“Fear is an aid to the warrior. It is a small fire burning. It heats the muscles, making us stronger. Panic comes when the fire is out of control, consuming all courage and pride.”
Source: Lord of the Silver Bow
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British author of heroic fantasy 1948–2006Related quotes

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