Druss Quotes

#1. Boy," said Druss, his eyes cold, "think well about this venture. For make no mistake, you cannot
stand before me and live. No man ever has." The words were spoken softly, yet no one disbelieved the
old man.

David Gemmell

#2. Gemmell's name guarantees a satisfying story and a thumping good read. I recommend all his heroic creations - 'Druss the axeman,' 'the Jerusalem man,' among others - but my favourite has to be 'Waylander': Clint Eastwood with a crossbow and the same 'Make my day, punk' attitude.

Neal Asher

#3. If we are still discussing its merits tomorrow, I will agree with you," said Diagoras.
"Cheer up, laddie. Nobody lives forever."
"Oh I expect you will, Druss, Old Horse. It's the mortals around you who always seem to kiss the granite.

David Gemmell

#4. The mistakes of the wise lead them to light. The triumphs of fools lead them to darkness.

Matshona Dhliwayo

#5. As I said, wear flats. No point in injuring them with heels while they're abasing themselves.

Diane Duane

#6. I think it is very sad that 'sitcom' has become a pejorative term.

Penelope Keith

#7. Spend everyday casual, but industrious Every moment alert, but relaxed.

Guy Finley

#8. Don't want to slump over the oars.

James Genn

#9. Of how much importance is it, that the utmost pains be taken by the public to have the principles of virtue early inculcated on the minds even of children, and the moral sense kept alive.

Samuel Adams

#10. Real rest comes with knowing the grace of our salvation in Jesus. We don't have to earn it.

Sheila Walsh

#11. Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the persuit of evil.

David Gemmell

#12. One moment you can say the words 'I am'. And the next, you have no first person, no present tense, and no entitlement, as a subject, to act on verbs of any kind.

Lynne Truss