‘It’s always the way, isn’t it? A civilization flowers, then a horde of grunting savages with close-set eyes show up and step on it. Malazan Empire take note.’ ‘“Never ignore the barbarians,”’ Toc muttered. ‘Emperor Kellanved’s words.’
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“Love changes, aye, in the manner of growing to encompass as much of its subject as possible. Virtues, flaws, limitations, everything—love will fondle them all, with child-like fascination.’ She”
― House of Chains
― House of Chains

“it is human nature to transform loss into a virtue.”
― House of Chains
― House of Chains

“Diversity is worth celebrating, Humbrall Taur, for it is the birthplace of wisdom.”
― Memories of Ice
― Memories of Ice

“There’s little value in seeking to find reasons for why people do what they do, or feel the way they feel. Hatred is a most pernicious weed, finding root in any kind of soil. It feeds on itself.’ ‘With words.’ ‘Indeed, with words. Form an opinion, say it often enough and pretty soon everyone’s saying it right back at you, and then it becomes a conviction, fed by unreasoning anger and defended with weapons of fear. At which point, words become useless and you’re left with a fight to the death.”
― House of Chains
― House of Chains
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