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Ghost King (Stones of Power, #1) QUOTES

Ghost King (Stones of Power, #1) QUOTES

1 " You have lived too long in the forest, Laitha; you do not understand the world. Men like to think they control it but this is nonsense. Women rule, as they always have. They tell a man he is god-like. The man believes them and is in their thrall. For without them to tell him, he becomes merely a man. "

― David Gemmell , Ghost King (Stones of Power, #1)

2 " You broke the problem down and examined the component parts. Most men attempt to solve riddles by allowing their minds to leap like monkeys from branch to branch, without ever realizing that it is the root that needs examining. Always remember that, young prince. The method works with men as well as it works with riddles. "

― David Gemmell , Ghost King (Stones of Power, #1)

3 " Names are for friends, young lordling, not to be bandied about among strangers.”
“Strangers can become friends. In fact, all friends were at some time strangers. "

― David Gemmell , Ghost King (Stones of Power, #1)

4 " Do not think of tomorrow. Enjoy the now, for it is all any of us ever have. "

― David Gemmell , Ghost King (Stones of Power, #1)

5 " As long as you react, your enemy holds your destiny in the palm of his hand. When you force him to react, you hold his neck in yours. "

― David Gemmell , Ghost King (Stones of Power, #1)

6 " A man must fight for life even when he believes all is lost. "

― David Gemmell , Ghost King (Stones of Power, #1)

7 " Life is unfair. Do you think your enemies will sit back and wait until you are fresh? Learn to marshal your strength. "

― David Gemmell , Ghost King (Stones of Power, #1)

8 " Never to let your enemy read your eyes. Do not think of an attack—just do it! "

― David Gemmell , Ghost King (Stones of Power, #1)