The Way of Edan (The Edan Trilogy, #1)

by Philip Chase

Memories were all little lies strung together to confer the impression that a life had a story with its own meaning, that it existed apart from the energy whence it came and whither it would return.

The truth is, it’s easier to see the justice in people you deem to be like you, and far easier to find the wrong in those who differ.”

“Honor is for idiots and dead people. There’s more at stake here than your honor,” hissed Abon. “If they’re your friends, each would give his life for you. And if they knew everything, they’d tell you to flee.

Courage, they all say. What’s courage? Fear of shame, said Captain Orvandil. Forgetting the fear of death. Forgetting oneself.