Often tales of valiant deeds lighten the heart,” said Brandegan. “They give hope, for they remind us that not all forces in the world work wickedness.

Hope. That’s what... that’s what a good wife would do. But there’s also a time to... cry.′ She reached out and touched him gently on the cheek. Her hand was soft, but far too warm. The last tender caress was both the warmest and the coldest touch All on ever remembered.

The most stubborn of heads may waver when bashed against a rock.

Not all things can be saved,

People have a tendency to stray certain things so far from the truth, especially over long periods of time, that those who knew them truly hardly recognize them when they are spoken of by others.

To despair over something that has not yet come to pass is to accept that it will.

Apply yourself boldly to the path few dare to walk and your strength will only grow.

Too trying, this is all far too trying, Parma thought. An ogre I may outwit or a Rahg I may defeat, but a horde of frightened villagers? Auay! How does Brandegan put up with it?

Legends often seem much less legendary when you are taking part in them.

Not all things come to pass as we expect them.