David Gemmell - Legend (1984)

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Each man has a breaking point, no matter how strong his spirit. Somewhere, deep inside him, there is a flaw that only the fickle cruelty of fate can find.

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While men compete in war, there will be warriors. While there are warriors, there will be princes among warriors. Among the princes will be kings, and among the kings an emperor.

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I don't know yet whether I fully believe in fate, but certain things do happen in a man's life that he cannot explain.

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I don't give a damn, laddie. Until the actual moment, when they cut me down, I shall still be looking to win. And the gods of war are fickle at best.

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All men have talents. Some build, some paint, some write, some fight. For me it is different.

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Live or die, a man and a woman need love. There is a need in the race. We need to share. To belong. Perhaps you will die before the year is out. But remember this: to have may be taken from you, to have had never. it is far better to have tasted love before dying than to die alone.

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Bow to nothing, son. I make mistakes as well as any man. If you think me wrong, be so good as to damn well say so.

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Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the persuit of evil.

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"Why do they do it?" whispered Horeb. "Their eyes, you mean?" said Rek. "Yes. How can a man put out his own eyes?" "Damned if I know. They say it aids their visions." "Sounds about as sensible as cutting off your staff in order to aid your sex life."

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War. What was it about the prospect of some bloody enterprises that reduced men to the level of animals?

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I am not going to talk about patriotism, duty, liberty, and the defense of freedom — because that's all dung to a soldier.

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Your men are brave men, And you have won. I can live with that, Earl of Bronze — a poor man would I be if I could not.

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