“Your extensive travels must have been fatiguing," Zakath said in that same flat tone, "particularly for the ladies. I'll see to it that your return journey to Mal Zeth is made in easy stages." "Your Majesty is very kind, but… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
“Zakath stared at the floor. 'I suddenly feel very helpless,' he admitted, 'and I don't like the feeling. I've been rather effectively dethroned, you know. This morning I was the Emperor of the largest nation on earth; this afternoon, I'm… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
I have an unconscious burglar living in my mind: If I read something, it's mine. — David Eddings Copy Share
“I could insist that somebody take me to her so I can obey her orders." "I think you might choke on that one, Zakath,"… — David Eddings Copy Share
“Salmissra was alone and unguarded. The palace eunuchs were sworn to protect her, but evidently a eunuch's oath doesn't mean all that much to… — David Eddings Copy Share
...I know that in your heart you miss all those wonderful moments you spent with my father --watching him gnaw on the furniture, listening… — David Eddings Copy Share
Someday I’d like to see something rise up out of the earth –just for the sake of variety. — David Eddings Copy Share
“Being afraid was not the sort of thing that endangered life or limb, but it was still an injury of sorts – and sometimes… — David Eddings Copy Share
You'll drive yourself crazy if you start trying to pry the meaning out of every gust of wind or rain squall. I'm not denying… — David Eddings Copy Share
“Your extensive travels must have been fatiguing," Zakath said in that same flat tone, "particularly for the ladies. I'll see to it that your… — David Eddings Copy Share
“No one seems to realise that the aristocracy is God’s special gift to mankind. The burghers treat us no better than commoners. Considering our… — David Eddings Copy Share
Nothing that ever happens is so unimportant that it doesn't change things. — David Eddings Copy Share
You're a cynic," Urgit accused. Silk shook his head. "No, Your Majesty. I'm a realist. — David Eddings Copy Share
