Quotes by Glen Cook

Every ounce of my cynicism is supported by historical precedent.

Soldiers live. He dies and not you, and you feel guilty, because you're glad he died, and not you. Soldiers live, and wonder why.

Wisdom is the reward of experience and the passage of time.

Strength is not measured in muscle, but in will.

Freedom is the breath of life; without it, we suffocate.

Mystery is the spice of life, the unknown that beckons us forward.

Friendship is the light that guides us through the darkness.

Honor is a code that binds us, even when the world falls apart.

Sacrifice is the price we pay for the lives we lead.

Betrayal is a wound that never fully heals.

Conflict is the crucible in which heroes are forged.

Destiny is not a matter of chance, but of choice.

Love is the most powerful force in the universe, and the most destructive.

Revenge is a dish best served cold, and often to those who least expect it.

Memory is a double-edged sword, both a gift and a curse.

Loyalty is a chain that binds us to our chosen family.

Fear is the mind-killer, the little death that brings total obliteration.

Death is the great equalizer; it comes for us all.

Change is the only constant in a world full of chaos.

Truth is often buried under layers of deception and lies.

Time is the one enemy we can never defeat.

Hope is a fragile thing, but it's what keeps us alive.

Fate is a cruel mistress, but destiny is her crueler twin.

Survival is the art of learning to live with the impossible.

In the darkness, even the faintest light is a beacon.

War makes heroes, villains, and monsters of us all.

Power is a sword; it is meant to be wielded.

Morning is wonderful. Its only drawback is that it comes at such an inconvenient time of day.