M.J. Webb > Quotes

“Do not be afraid of the unknown, Jake. When you cannot see something, or do not know of it, it does not always follow that it is a thing to be feared. You must embrace it with all your heart and soul. Learn to understand it, for only then will you be able to control it, or prevent it from controlling you.”
― M.J. Webb

“It is history and as such it is good for teachings only, it cannot change the future unless you dwell on it, unless you let it.”
― M.J. Webb

“She studied the face in the mirror for a good half hour. Scarcely recognised the individual staring back at her. Wondered how much truly remained of the person she was. The turbulent existence, the traumas, the wear and tear, the physical injuries and mental scars... all left indelible marks over time on people like her. They warned her of that from the very outset. Baggage, they called it, because you carry it with you wherever you go. Some bags were heavier than others. Too heavy. Most eventually broke under the enormous strain, succumbed to the inevitable and just burned out. Or ended things in the only way they knew for sure was permanent, removed any variables in favour of a dead cert, you might say.
Humans are frail creatures.”
― M J Webb, A Child of Szabo

“It was wrong. Szabo insiders knew that the whole thing was unspeakable, but they did it anyway. Because they believed sincerely at that point that the enemy was already within. War was upon them. It just hadn’t been declared yet.”
― M J Webb

“...it was not Laetral who saved us today! It was he who inspired us to fight I grant you, yes. But, only because Princess Zephany allowed him to! She was the first into battle, and the last to return if I am not mistaken? It was she who returned to the fight when she did not have to, to rescue our soldiers and lead our archers so brilliantly. And it is thanks to the Princess’ leadership that we stand before you now, for we all would surely have fallen without her actions. We who stand in this square are already dead. We breathe now only because we were saved. We should have died out there on those fields today and we know it. Our lives belong to the one who saved us!’
Caro turned to Zephany and took out his sword. He fell down on bended knee and held it out in front of him. ‘Princess... I, Caro, son of Truith of the house of Sirrannus, Champion of Perosya, do hereby pledge to you my sword and allegiance. I am yours, and I hereby swear to serve you faithfully, unto death… Lead us in this fight? Command us, and it shall be done without question. From this day forward, I proclaim you to be the chosen leader of our army. The knights of the Estian Alliance are yours!”
― M.J. Webb, Warriors of the Heynai