“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.”

“Man, dog, horse. With enough hurt we all sound the same.”

“The world eats good men for breakfast.”

“Most men have at least one redeeming feature. Finding one for Brother Rike requires a stretch. Is 'big' a redeeming feature?”

“I’d be happier on a horse,” Makin said.“I’d be happier on a giant mountain goat,” I said. “One that shat diamonds. Until we find some, we’re walking.”

“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”

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