Quotes from book
Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf


“The onset of fear makes the simplest actions complex and difficult.”

ibid
Drenai series, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf

“"You have suffered many wounds." […] "It shows how many skilled swordsmen there are."”

ibid
Drenai series, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf

“We sit here safe, within a circle of swords held by other men.”

ibid
Drenai series, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf

“This bow I held had killed many men, and it had power, dread power, in its ebony stock.”

ibid
Drenai series, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf

“Most men mock what they can never aspire to.”

Source: Drenai series, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf, Ch. 3

“War is for men, for honor and glory.”

Source: Drenai series, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf, Ch. 7

“For the lion to to prosper the deer must die. All the world is combat.”

ibid
Drenai series, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf

“One day you'll find a love, and then we can talk on equal terms.”

ibid
Drenai series, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf
Context: One day you'll find a love, and then we can talk on equal terms. I do not mean that to sound patronizing. You are bright and intelligent. You have courage and wit. But sometimes, it is like trying to describe colors to a blind man. Love, as I hope you will find, has great power. Even death cannot destroy it. And I still love her.

“Love, as I hope you will find, has great power. Even death cannot destroy it.”

ibid
Drenai series, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf
Context: One day you'll find a love, and then we can talk on equal terms. I do not mean that to sound patronizing. You are bright and intelligent. You have courage and wit. But sometimes, it is like trying to describe colors to a blind man. Love, as I hope you will find, has great power. Even death cannot destroy it. And I still love her.

“And so modest. Is there anything at which you do not excel?”

ibid
Drenai series, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf
Context: "I thought you were the best," she chided. "Fathers always seem that way," he said dryly. "But no. With bow or knife I am superb. But with the sword? only excellent." "And so modest. Is there anything at which you do not excel?"

“You have suffered many wounds.”

[...] "It shows how many skilled swordsmen there are."
ibid
Drenai series, Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf

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