242 Quotes by David Gemmell

Nothing in life is sure, my son. Except the promise of death.

Never be glad that another man has died. Not ever . [...] It never ends. Never ... ever ... be glad to kill.

Heroes are people who face down their fears. It is that simple.

It is easier with strangers, for they touch your life but for an instant. You will not disappoint them, for you owe them nothing; neither do they expect anything. Friends you can hurt, for they expect everything.

To be truthful i am not entirely sure what people mean when they talk of happiness. There are moments of joy and laughter, the comfort of friendship, but enduring happiness? If it exists i have not found it

If you want to fight evil, you have to climb down in the slime to do so.

Love is a mystery. We embrace it where we can. Mostly we do not choose whom we love. It just happens. A voice speaks to us, in ways the ears cannot hear. We recognize a beauty the eye does not see. We experience a change in our hearts that no voice can describe.

What will you do now?' I think I will become a monk and devote my entire life to prayer and good works.' No,' said Rek. 'I mean, what will you do today?' Ah! Today I'll get drunk and go whoring,' said Bowman.

Every little bit of good I may do, let me do it now for I may not come this way again.