The wounded were crying, and the rest were dying. Jack stood alone in a hallway of mangled men, who had been trained for this

Death is alive, they whispered. Death lives inside life, as bones dance within the body. Yesterday is within today. Yesterday never dies.

Foul!" yelled Jamie, who seemed extremely happy not to be the one facing a blade. "Distracting technique! Put your shirt back on right now.

The captain’s eyes betrayed what his countenance must conceal: the anguish of an ancient being who must honour his birthright by living beyond those whom he would have given much to keep.

She is the weakness you think of as strength while I am the strength you have no idea is there.

When I see that people want to listen to me and when I feel that they are supporting the goals that I am committed to, then I am very pleased.

the strange ideas we derive today will one day be our celebrated truths

Most people tiptoe their way through life, hoping they make it safely to death.

A full and fair discussion is essential to democracy.

Do you have no sense of self-preservation?

Successful competitors want to win. Head cases want to win at all costs.