The Swords of Night and Day Quotes

“We all of us carry the seed of evil in our hearts and souls,” she told him. “Even the purest, even the most holy. It is part of the human condition, born into us. We cannot root it out. All we can do—at best—is prevent it from germinating.”
― David Gemmell, The Swords of Night and Day (Drenai Tales, #11)

“Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat, or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil. That was the iron code of Druss the Legend.”
― David Gemmell, The Swords of Night and Day (Drenai Tales, #11)

“I choose to pay. I am cursed with a staff a stallion would be proud of. It takes an experienced woman to accept it. There are even some whores who hide when they see me coming.”
― David Gemmell, Swords of Night and Day