Stian Elden

“William wondered why he always disliked people who said “no offense meant.” Maybe it was because they found it easier to say “no offense meant” than actually to refrain from giving offense.”
― Terry Pratchett, The Truth

“Your worst sin is that you have destroyed and betrayed yourself for nothing.”
― Fyodor Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment

“Pain was as much a part of knighthood as were swords and shields.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

“Why is it that men enjoy little more than shedding blood?”
― Kentaro Miura, Berserk Deluxe Edition, Vol. 2