To that which is born, death is certain; to that which is dead, birth is certain. — L.E. Modesitt Jr Birth Copy Share Image
“In the desert, words are a waste of water. In the ocean, speech will drown one.” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Communication Copy Share Image
Love of another is merely empty flattery and self-deception for one who cannot accept himself without pretense. — L.E. Modesitt Jr Copy Share Image
Without power, knowledge is useless. without knowledge, faith is tyranny. Without understanding, humanity is blind, and without all four, it is doomed. — L.E. Modesitt Jr Blind Copy Share Image
“It’s only in a democracy where people are the problem … because they have some power, and people with power always get… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Democracy Copy Share Image
“one of the ways to be successful in war is to make your enemies make all the gallant but useless sacrifices…” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Sacrifice Copy Share Image
“The world is based on power. Power is simple. It is the ability to get others to do one’s will. Nothing more,… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Power Copy Share Image
“We find it hard to accept that sometimes death and destruction are the only solutions if we want to survive.” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Death Copy Share Image
“harmony is paid for again and again, endlessly. Or that harmony requires what it will and not what we wish.” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Harmony Copy Share Image
“Are men and woman so weak and so stupid that the can only do what is right because of the threat of… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Feminism Copy Share Image
“Wisdom,” Alcaren said lightly, “is the product of experience, and experience comes from mistakes.” “It’s better if we learn from other’s mistakes.… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Experience Copy Share Image
