The Dragon in the Sword Quotes

“The miserable frequently believe that possession of power for its own sake is what has made others more content. They grab such power in many different ways and remain baffled as to why they are just as miserable as they were to begin with.”
― Michael Moorcock, The Dragon in the Sword

“It is ironic that I saved both myself and those I cared for by recalling, at the crucial moment, my identity as an ordinary mortal. There are subtle dangers to the role of hero. I am glad I no longer have to consider them.”
― Michael Moorcock, The Dragon in the Sword