Michael Pang > Michael's Quotes

“... a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“Dovie'andi se tovya sagain!”
― Robert Jordan

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons

“Winter is coming.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“Rules are for children. This is war, and in war the only crime is to lose.”
― Joe Abercrombie, Last Argument of Kings

“I've been trying to get through this damn book again". Ardee slapped at heavy volume lying open, face down, on a chair.

"The Fall of the Master Maker", muttered Glokta. "That rubbish? All magic and valor, no ? I couldn't get through the first one".

"I sympathize. I'm onto the third and it doesn't get any easier. Too many damn wizards. I get them mixed up one with another. It's all battles and endless bloody journeys, here to there and back again. If so much as glimpse another map I swear I kill myself”
― Joe Abercrombie, Last Argument of Kings

“Don’t take life for granted.
Don’t compare yourself to others.
Don’t run from your problems.
Don’t entertain negative people.
Don’t abuse your friendships.
Don’t hold onto the past.
Don’t throw away opportunities.
Don’t blame others for your failures.
Don’t quarrel over small issues.

Don’t make excuses for your mistakes.
Don’t try to please your enemies.
Don’t run from your responsibilities.
Don’t force your opinions on others.
Don’t complain about things you can change.
Don’t compare yourself to anyone.
Don’t let undeserving people into your life.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo