“That was just how we spoke. Every conversation a game of poker, every line a bet or a raise, a bluff or a call.”

“We die a little every day and by degrees we’re reborn into different men, older men in the same clothes, with the same scars.”

“Sometimes the world slows and you notice every small thing, as if you stood between two beats of eternity's heart.”

“Memories are dangerous things. You turn them over and over, until you know every touch and corner, but still you'll find an edge to cut you.”

“Below is a conversation between Jorg and his new bride."The Prince of Arrow has a much bigger army than you," Miana said. No "Your Highness" no "My Lord.""Yes, he does." I kept waving to the crowd, the big smile on my face."He's going to win, isn't he?" she said. She looked twelve but she didn't sound twelve."How old are you?" I asked, a quick glance down at her, still waving."Twelve."Damn.”

“Some men name their swords. I've always found that a strange affection. If I had to call it something I would all it "Sharp”

“You soon learn there’s no elegance or dignity in death if you spend time in the castle kitchens. You learn how ugly it is, and how good it tastes.”