The Death of Chaos Quotes

“One of the problems in dealing with empires and large countries is that those who make the decisions never suffer the consequences.”
― L.E. Modesitt Jr., The Death of Chaos

“Good day, Order-master.” “Good day to you, Weldein.” “And to you, ser.” He tipped the cap he had put on just before we entered the autarch’s walls.”
― L.E. Modesitt Jr., The Death of Chaos

“All people fear, but giving in to it is what causes trouble. Decisions ruled by fear aren’t usually good ones.”
― L.E. Modesitt Jr., The Death of Chaos

“Rulers should have to run the same risks as their soldiers and sailors.”
― L.E. Modesitt Jr., The Death of Chaos

“intent on portraying itself as infallible, and that always leads to corruption.”
― L.E. Modesitt Jr., The Death of Chaos

“Good cannot be forced. Only evil.”
― L.E. Modesitt Jr., The Death of Chaos

“Change isn’t something that sets well with people, especially people with coins or position.”
― L.E. Modesitt Jr., The Death of Chaos

“war is a necessary evil, to be avoided whenever possible, and to be won as quickly and effectively as possible when it cannot be avoided.”
― L.E. Modesitt Jr., The Death of Chaos

“What about your staff?” “I wasn’t carrying it. People get unhappy when you carry a five-cubit length of wood. They think it’s dangerous. Of course, carrying a blade is respectable.”
― L.E. Modesitt Jr., The Death of Chaos