Andy Steele

“blood had always been the mortar for the foundations of an empire.”
― Aleron Kong, The Land: Swarm

“The real battle for your own soul isn’t about falling from a great height; it’s about descending, or not, one choice at a time.”
― Jim Butcher, Battle Ground

“This is an important opportunity, son, but while I know you admire Mr Asano, do not lose sight of how dangerous he is.” “We are all dangerous, Father. We have all slain many monsters.” “That’s not what I mean. You need not fear the man who kills, for all you need to do is be better. Fear the man who kills, then smiles and laughs like it is any other day. There is no line such a man will not cross, whatever he might tell you. Or tell himself.” “I don’t think he’s like that,” Itsuki said. “Look at the things he’s done. It’s clear how hard he’s trying to be a good man.” “Exactly,” Koya said. “Good men don’t have to try.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 5

“A wolf wearing sheep’s clothing to fit in is still a wolf; just a surprisingly stupid-looking one.”
― Jez Cajiao, Brightblade