Daindreth's Empress Quotes

“Armies were like candles. The only way they served their purpose was to be sacrificed. Every good general sought ways to minimize the sacrifice just as every good candlemaker worked to make his candles last longer. But it remained an inevitable and unchangeable fact.”
― Elisabeth Wheatley, Daindreth's Empress

“You can’t blame yourself for everything,” Thadred said.

“No. This whole thing is the result of dozens, perhaps hundreds of decisions made by all of us. But it will take all of us now to undo it.”
― Elisabeth Wheatley, Daindreth's Empress

“Sometimes the right thing isn't an option. Sometimes you must choose the least bad thing.”
― Elisabeth Wheatley, Daindreth's Empress

“Men followed leaders, not warriors. A great warrior might win battles, but a great leader could unite great warriors.”
― Elisabeth Wheatley, Daindreth's Empress