Lord Valentine's Castle Quotes

“Why do you think the Divine is fair? In the long run, all wrongs are righted, every minus is balanced with a plus, the columns are totaled and the totals are found correct. But that’s in the long run. We must live in the short run, and matters are often unjust there. The compensating forces of the universe make all the accounts come out even, but they grind down the good as well as the wicked in the process.”
― Robert Silverberg, Lord Valentine's Castle

“In dealing with people who are enormously touchy on matters of honor and pride, I think it’s wisest to be accommodating to their needs, especially if they’re eight feet tall and provide you with your wages.”
― Robert Silverberg, Lord Valentine's Castle

“Know this, and know it well: time is never wasted. Wherever we go, whatever we do, everything is an aspect of education. Even when we don't immediately grasp the lesson.”
― Robert Silverberg, Lord Valentine's Castle

“Your pain pained me.”
― Robert Silverberg, Lord Valentine's Castle

“Conquest over self was the finest of victories: all else must follow, Valentine knew.”
― Robert Silverberg, Lord Valentine's Castle

“Zalzan Kavol drew forth his money-pouch. Instantly the attention of the Hjorts sharpened. This was indeed the right tactic, Valentine decided.
“Perhaps I have found the necessary document,” said Zalzan Kavol.”
― Robert Silverberg, Lord Valentine's Castle