Reid Burke

“Men can have all manner of deeply held beliefs about the world in general that they find most inconvenient when called upon to apply to their own lives. Few people let morality get in the way of expediency. Or even convenience. A man who truly believes in a thing beyond the point where it costs him is a rare and dangerous thing.”
― Joe Abercrombie, Best Served Cold

“Strong leaders might like it when someone brings 'em a better idea. But weak ones never do.”
― Joe Abercrombie, Best Served Cold

“I see only one woman here. The one who is standing up.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer

“When God means to punish a man He sends him stupid friends and clever enemies.”
― Joe Abercrombie, Best Served Cold