Conn Iggulden Quotes
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All information can be bought, my son, if you are willing to pay the price.
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The cold was an enemy, yet it kept the tribes strong. The old did not suffer for long in such bitter winters. The weakling children perished quickly. His son would not be one of those.
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He who controls the heartland controls the world.
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He would never understand women, he thought. They were life’s great mystery.
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My son's name is Temujin," he said. "He will be iron.
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To be close to your greatest desire could be an exquisite pain
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A man needs to feel a little fear, Tolui, if only to have the pride of conquering it.
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The wisdom of age is bitter when those you have failed have gone.
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A man must always have the possibility of a final choice between life and death. You can take him all the rest, but that never.
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History was more than just stories, he reminded himself as the men walked forward with their burdens. It taught lessons as well.
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If my brother was made to kneel... you will never walk again.
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Life is too valuable to be wasted and it lasts too short
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I have been distracted from my duty as a father to some extent, but there is no greater exercise to a man’s talents than the upbringing of his son.
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He holds blood in his right hand," she whispered. "He will walk with death all his life.
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It's all you can say, when the end comes: 'I did not waste my time.' I think that matters. I think it may be all that matters.
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It was the tragedy of women to be lusted after and stolen in the night.
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A man must always have the final choice in life and in death. Anything else can be taken from him, but never that.
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I think myself as a searcher for truths, with new truth for each place I visit.
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You can't just wound the bear and run. He'll come after you.
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Most cannot lead—the idea terrifies them. Yet for those like you and me, there is no greater joy than knowing there is no help coming. The decision is ours alone.
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This is my empire, Uriang-Khadai. I will not be made to leave. Ready the tumans for battle, Orlok. I will face my enemies and I will destroy them.
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What is the purpose of life if not to conquer? To steal women and land? I would rather be here and see this than live out my life in peace.
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Just as the kids are afraid of the dark, so too are grown ups scared of power. It lures, but, also, consumes. It's a game that mustn't never be taken lightly.
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Keep him alive," he whispered to the sky father. "Keep him strong and healthy. Keep him alive, for me to kill.