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Memories of Ice

Name: Memories of Ice
Author: Steven Erikson

Memories of Ice is the third volume of Steven Erikson's epic fantasy series, the Malazan Book of the Fallen. The events of Memories of Ice begin just after the first book, Gardens of the Moon, and at the same time as the second, Deadhouse Gates.

“The harder the world, the fiercer the honour.”

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“Gods, I wish the world was full of passive women. He thought for a moment longer, then scowled. On second thoughts, what a nightmare that'd be. It's the job of a man to fan the spark into flames, not quench it…”

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“They've had a long time to think,' Paran murmured. 'Sometimes, that's all there's needed. The heart of wisdom is tolerance. I think.”

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Source: Memories of Ice (2001)

“I'll not deny I am impressed by your mastery of six warrens, Quick Ben. In retrospect, you should have held back on at least half of what you command." The man made to rise.
"But, Bauchelain," the wizard replied, "I did.”

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“I warn you all, hatred is finding fertile soil within me. And in your compassion, in your every good intention, you nurture it.”

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“First in, Last out.

Motto of the bridgeburners”

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“The tiger is humbled by memories of prey.”

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Final thoughts of Treach, the Tiger of Summer
Memories of Ice (2001)

“Memories belong in the soil, in stone, in wind. They are the land's unseen meaning, such that touches the soul of all who would look — truly look — upon it. Touches, in faintest whisper, old, almost shapeless echoes — to which a mortal life adds its own.”

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Memories of Ice (2001)

“To grieve is the gift of the living — a gift so many of our kin have long lost”

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Memories of Ice (2001)

“Children were meant to be gifts. The physical manifestation of love between a man and a woman. And for that love all manner of sacrifice could be borne.”

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Memories of Ice (2001)

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