Jeremiah Lorrig

“In these circumstances they did what most of us do, and, being ignorant of the truth, persuaded themselves into believing what they wished to believe.”
― Arrian, The Campaigns of Alexander

“In my opinion, at least, the splendid achievements of Alexander are the clearest possible proof that neither strength of body, nor noble blood, nor success in war even greater than Alexander's own... that none of these things, I say, can make a man happy, unless he can win one more victory in addition to those the world thinks so great---the victory over himself.”
― Arrian

“When I finally lie down, I find sleep elusive. The same thoughts that trouble me during the day are only compounded by the stillness of night.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Well of Ascension

“One should not inquire too closely where ancient legends about the gods are concerned; many things which reason rejects acquire some color of probability once you bring a god into the story”
― Arrian, The Campaigns of Alexander