A Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time, #7)

by Robert Jordan

Loial’s ears trembled. He had a deep but uneasy respect for Aes Sedai; close to twice as tall as most of the sisters, sometimes he behaved as though one might step on him without noticing if he got in her way.

“Burn the Pattern,” Perrin growled. “It can all burn, if it keeps her safe.”

Why is it that as a man’s courage goes up, his sense goes down?”

“What woman could I hate enough to marry her to the Dragon Reborn?”