Tobie Risko

“Duels are not so much to kill the opponent as to gain satisfaction. To restore one's honor by demonstrating a willingness to risk one's life.”
― Rebecca Rosenberg, Madame Pommery, Creator of Brut Champagne

“The horse’s ears twitched as she spoke.
“I hope you’ll forgive any of my rookie mistakes. You see, I’ve become both a novice rancher and a fake widow today.” She tilted her head, loosening the tense muscles in her neck. “How many people can say that, huh?”
― Cricket Rohman, Colorado Takedown

“This is the great battle. Tomorrow or the next day. This will determine the war. Virginia is here, all the South is here. What will you do tomorrow?”
― Michael Shaara, The Killer Angels

“After so many successes on the battlefield, I learned one lesson too late. Standing alone, I defeated many external enemies. But alone I could not defeat the enemies that were inside of me.”
― Stephen Alder, Deehabta’s Song