Al Burke > Al's Quotes

“A silence settled over the city, a silence that spoke of twenty thousand equally sad goodbyes: lover to lover, mother to son, and father to confused and frightened child. They promised to be careful. They promised to return. But a soldier cannot keep such promises. He can only hope that they come true.”
― Peter Flannery, Battle Mage

“The lesson of history is that no one learns.”
― Steven Erikson, Deadhouse Gates

“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."
"I want to be a soldier. A hero."
"You'll grow out of it.”
― Steven Erikson, Gardens of the Moon

“I admit, this sector is full of assholes,” Judith muttered. “Not just this sector. I’ve been to the others. They’re all full of assholes. Every last one of them.”
― C.T. Phipps, Lucifer's Star

“Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one.”
― Terry Pratchett

“To make an exceptional living with a career as a writer, you need multiple sources of writing income to sustain lifelong earnings. Never depend on only one origin of income as a novelist.”
― Chris Mentillo

“Do you remember General Scarad?' the Emperor continued. 'I believe he was the last man to counsel us about mercy. An unwise trait in a ruler of men, he claimed.'
'Yes, your Imperial Majesty.'
'Remind us of our response, General.'
'You agreed with him, praised him for his philosophy and then had him put to death, Your Majesty,' replied General Maxim levelly. 'We praise you for your memory, General, so pray continue.”
― Adrian Tchaikovsky, Dragonfly Falling