She walked alongside him, saying nothing. Thinking. At last, she sighe — Steven Erikson

"As with most unwitting servants of the gods, once the game was done so was the servant’s life."

"Children were meant to be gifts. The physical manifestation of love between a man and a woman. And for that love all manner of sacrifice could be borne."

"Wise words are like arrows flung at your forehead. What do you do? Why, you duck of course."

"Just so, agreed the King. So accept the escort, Adjunct, or I shall hold my breath until I achieve a most royal shade of purple."

"“Heed the lesson there, son.” “What lesson?” “Every decision you make can change the world. The best life is the one the gods don’t notice. You want to live free, boy, live quietly.” “I want to be a soldier. A hero.” “You’ll grow out of it.”"

"He had nowhere to look for answers, and he was tired of asking questions."