Gardens of the Moon (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, #1)

by Steven Erikson

Ambition is not a dirty word. Piss on compromise. Go for the throat. Write with balls, write with eggs. Sure, it’s a harder journey but take it from me, it’s well worth it.

‘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.’

Never be too easy with the knowledge you possess. Words are like coin – it pays to hoard.’