Soldier of Sidon Quotes

“He shook his head. "Everyone fears me, except you, Latro. When a man is respected, no one wants to plant a dagger in his back. When he is feared, everyone thinks upon it, and tests the point.”
― Gene Wolfe, Soldier of Sidon

“If a man bullies a woman, all the women turn against him. Then the other men mock him because he sleeps alone.”
― Gene Wolfe, Soldier of Sidon

“He said I had been touched by a god, and that I am a holy man. I said, “If I have been touched by a god, it was only to curse me.” He nodded. “All who are touched by gods are holy.”
― Gene Wolfe, Soldier of Sidon

“To be cursed by a god is to be touched by a god. To be touched by any god is to share divinity in some small measure. When the high priest leaves the sanctuary he strips off his clothing and bathes. Did you know that? His clothing is burned.” I”
― Gene Wolfe, Soldier of Sidon

“My men will follow me in battle,” I told him. “You'll see.” “Of course they will. They know you're a fine fighter. But where there is no danger, your danger will be from them.” I”
― Gene Wolfe, Soldier of Sidon

“I myself teach no one, knowing I would make my students stronger to destroy me. I advise you to follow the same course.”
― Gene Wolfe, Soldier of Sidon

“All those who teach are hated.”
― Gene Wolfe, Soldier of Sidon

“I take his gold. I'm hated for that by men who would grovel for it, were it offered to them.” Myt-ser”
― Gene Wolfe, Soldier of Sidon

“I AM WEAK and sick, and cold. So cold. The fire came. I spoke to so many others, a crone, a cow with the body of a woman, an eagle on a staff. “Follow me,” the eagle said. “Follow me!” But he has gone where I cannot follow. How I thirsted then, who shiver now in this cold!

There is no warmth in this fire. None. Only burning.

My wounds ache and bleed. Soon I will die. Tell Mother I fled no fight. Tell them in the Forum. I came and have gone. I am …

My name is …”
― Gene Wolfe, Soldier of Sidon