Alex

“Which cliff did you choose? Pevara sent him. What? You said that when you were among the Sea Folk, they jumped off cliffs to prove their bravery. The higher the cliff, the braver the jumper. Which cliff did you choose? The highest, he admitted. Why? I figured that once you’ve decided to jump off a cliff, you might as well pick the highest one. Why accept the risk, if not for the greatest prize?”
― Robert Jordan, A Memory of Light

“Remember your philosopher’s doubts, Miles. Beware! The mind of the believer stagnates. It fails to grow outward into an unlimited, infinite universe.”
― Frank Herbert, Heretics of Dune

“Tonight is delicate business,” said Drakasha. “Misstepping in Port Prodigal after midnight is like pissing on an angry snake. I need—” “Ahem,” said Locke. “Originally, we’re from Camorr.” “Be on the boat in five minutes,” said Drakasha.”
― Scott Lynch, Red Seas Under Red Skies

“All governments needed to remain under suspicion during their time of power including that of the Sisterhood itself. Trust no government! Not even mine!”
― Frank Herbert, Chapterhouse: Dune