Conn Ui Fergusa Quotes

We, the heirs of Saint Patrick, we who kept alive the Christian faith and the writings of ancient Rome when most of the world had sunk under the barbarians, we who gave the Saxons their education are to be taught a lesson in Christianity by the English? ~ Edward Rutherfurd

Three hundred miles is just one step on a journey that I have on my mind ~ Conn Iggulden

Enjoy the peaceful moments, Zhenjin. When the fighting starts, this will be a pleasant memory. ~ Conn Iggulden

If I had created myself, I would be taller, blond, and more well endowed, financially. I would have cast out spiders and bad-hair days. Therefore, and hence, I believe strongly in a Creator who not only gave me the gift, but the free will to create my own journey through life. ~ Audrey Conn

It is done. We are a nation and we will ride. Tonight, let no man think of his tribe and mourn. We are a greater family and all lands are ours to take. ~ Conn Iggulden

This is no game of thrones, but real endings and real blood. ~ Conn Iggulden

History was more than just stories, he reminded himself as the men walked forward with their burdens. It taught lessons as well. ~ Conn Iggulden

He holds blood in his right hand," she whispered. "He will walk with death all his life. ~ Conn Iggulden

For the khan, we will take their cities, their women, and their lands. This is the great raid, the farthest strike in the history of the nation of Genghis. We will not be stopped. ~ Conn Iggulden

He did not fear such enemies, nor a dozen armies like them. He was khan of the sea of grass and they were just city men, soft and fat for all their bluster and sharp swords. He would cut them down. ~ Conn Iggulden

Isn't that ... isn't that what friends do? They change our perspective on the world. Part of why we care about them is because we love that feeling. The feeling of being changed. ~ Marie Rutkoski

Get up," she said. "Get up, my lord. If you do not have long, there is still much to do. You must not waste another day, another morning! Take hold of your life with both hands and crush it to you, my lord. You will not have another in this world. ~ Conn Iggulden

It is the quality of the burden you must consider, Brutus, not the weight. ~ Conn Iggulden

There shouldn't be walls among the allies ~ Conn Iggulden

Sung Win smiled to himself, enjoying the tension across his shoulders and the way his pulse beat in his veins. All life involved risk. ~ Conn Iggulden

A death is never good. It's never pleasant. We can only ignore it, until our time comes. ~ Conn Iggulden

What we make can survive us. ~ Conn Iggulden

A man should always care about pleasing his wife. ~ Conn Iggulden

The world has grown too large for one army of the nation, my brother. You will ride where I tell you to ride, conquer where I tell you to conquer. The world is yours, if you can put aside the base part of you that tells you to rule it all. That you may not have. Now give me an answer and your oath. Your word is iron, brother, and I will take it. Or I can just kill you now. ~ Conn Iggulden

They were few, but they were hardened in fire. They had been cast out and many would hunger as he did: for a tribe, and for a chance to strike back at a world that had abandoned them.
"It is begun here," Temujin whispered. "I have had enough of hiding. Let them hide from me. ~ Conn Iggulden

I will be khan of them all. We are one people and one man can lead them. How else can we take the cities of the Chin? ~ Conn Iggulden

Nothing sapped morale like the fear of being attacked from behind. ~ Conn Iggulden

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. ~ Robert A. Heinlein

People want to be entertained when they watch dramas. 'Mistresses' has a mixture of escapism and reality. ~ Shelley Conn

We are going to have to do something about all this violence, or people are going to keep buying tickets. ~ Conn Smythe

Harvie Conn, who related this story in one of his books, added that gospel preaching that targets some sins but not the sins of oppression cannot possibly work among the overwhelming majority of people in the world, poor peasants and workers. ~ Timothy Keller

You do not placate a tiger by feeding it your own flesh. ~ Conn Iggulden

There are wolves in these mountains," he said. "Some of my men have hunted them for skins. They will find you here tonight and at first they will only watch. As the cold makes you weak, they will come closer and begin to nuzzle your legs and hands. They'll scatter when you call out and move, but they won't go far and they'll come back with more courage. When they start to tear your flesh, when the smell of blood excites them, think of me then. ~ Conn Iggulden

Aye, it's the heart of the craft, the love and sweat that you put into it. If you think about the old tales, the magic comes from inside the person who creates it. - Conn ~ N.W. Moors

I had periods when I was out of work, and I still do - I just don't worry about them as much any more. ~ Shelley Conn

You cannot deceive the mirror ~ Conn Iggulden

He chuckled to himself as he walked. A warm woman and a battle to come. To be alive on such a night was a wondrous thing. ~ Conn Iggulden

Genghis had once told him he should never give an order they would not obey. He should never let them see the limits of his authority. The ~ Conn Iggulden

Those who cannot conquer must bend the knee. They must find strength, or serve those of us who have. You are my generals. I will send you out: my hunting dogs, my wolves with iron teeth. When a city closes its gates in fear, you will destroy it. When they make roads and walls, you will cut them, pull down the stones. When a man raises a sword or bow against your men, you will hang him from a tree. Keep Karakorum in your minds as you go. This white city is the heart of the nation, but you are the right arm, the burning brand. Find me new lands, gentlemen. Cut a new path. Let their women weep a sea of tears and I will drink it all. ~ Conn Iggulden

If my brother was made to kneel ... you will never walk again. ~ Conn Iggulden

Shouldn't a man's character be judged by the way he lives, not by how much destruction he causes?" "That's ~ Phoebe Conn

Human language is the new UI layer, bots are like new applications, and digital assistants are meta apps. Intelligence is infused into all of your interactions. ~ Satya Nadella

How can our hearts not break? How can we hold our tears? How can we bear the pain of losing those loving children and their guardians, who were slain in Newtown, Conn.? Why can't we face the reality of our times and restrict deranged people from having these destructive powers? ~ Radhanath Swami

A little guilt has made more than a few men live better than they would have done - trying to even the scales before they cross the river. ~ Conn Iggulden

Genghis snorted. Men always die in war. Their kings expect it. I want them to know that if they resist me, they are putting their hand in the mouth of a wolf. They will lose everything and they can expect no mercy. ~ Conn Iggulden

They are the great tribe," Temujin replied, almost to himself. His voice was so quiet that Kachiun had to strain to hear. "I will give them a family again. I will bring them in and I will make them hard and I will send them against those who killed our father. I will write the name of Yesugei in Tartar blood and, when we are strong, I will come back from the north and scatter the Wolves in the snow. ~ Conn Iggulden

If I had to go to war again, I'd bring lacrosse players. ~ Conn Smythe

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. ~ Conn Iggulden

No congratulations?' Derry said cheerfully. 'No "well done, Derry"? I am disappointed in you, William Pole. There's not many men could have pulled this off in such a time, but I have, haven't I? The French looked for foxes and found only innocent chickens, just like we wanted. The marriage will go ahead and all we need to do now is mention casually to the English living in Maine and Anjou that their service is no longer appreciated by the Crown. In short, that they can fuck off. ~ Conn Iggulden

If you are asking if my family will take what they want, of course they will. The strong rule, Chen Yi. Those who are not strong dream of it. ~ Conn Iggulden

Men respect the silent; they despise the garrulous. - Marius ~ Conn Iggulden

There was no justice in the world - unless he made it for himself. Unless he cut twice as deep as he had been cut and gave back blow for blow. He had the right. ~ Conn Iggulden

The suffering of my enemies will be a feast to the spirits. When I am old, I will remember the tears they have shed and it will ease my bones. ~ Conn Iggulden