Tower Lord (Raven's Shadow, #2)

by Anthony Ryan

cowardice is the worst betrayal of the gift of freedom. For a man who runs from battle is a slave to his fear.”

It’s always the way with great men, they can’t see the knives of those who live in their shadow.”

“Good men and women die all the time. So do the bad ones. Surely it’s better to die with a purpose.” “But far better to live with one.”

“Is a lie really a lie if it is honestly believed? Your people sought to make sense of the world’s many mysteries with their Faith. Misguided perhaps, but based on a truth not fully revealed.”

“Beware the seduction of the quick conclusion. Do not indulge in the answer you desire until you know all you need to know.”