The Wurms of Blearmouth Quotes

“Age was a demon, a haunting that slipped into the bones whispering weakness and frailty. It stole his muscles, his agility, and the quickness of his wit. It seemed a miserable reward for surviving, all things told, which was proof enough that life was a fool’s bargain.”
― Steven Erikson, The Wurms of Blearmouth

“I was once told that dreams are worthy things,” said Emancipor, “even if they end up in misery and unending horror.” “Ah, and who told you that?” He shrugged. “My wife.”
― Steven Erikson, The Wurms of Blearmouth

“Rubbish. We sell you that shit so we can get away with whatever we damn well please. ‘Oh, I’ll get mine in the end!’ Utter cat-turd, Ackle. Who do you think invented religion? Tax collectors!” “I thought religion was invented by the arbitrary hierarchy obsessed with control and power to justify their elite eminence over their enslaved subjects.” “Same people, Ackle.”
― Steven Erikson, The Wurms of Blearmouth

“Lord Fangatooth held up his fist and said, “This is a game of murder, my friend, and I mean to win it or die trying!”
― Steven Erikson, The Wurms of Blearmouth