A Alan trader tried to tell me the streets of his cities were paved with gold," Alec went on. "I didn't believe him, though. He was the one who tried to buy me from father. I was only eight or nine. I could never figure out what he wanted me for."" Really?" Margin lifted a noncommittal eyebrow.

— Lynn Flewelling

Come on, Margin, let's show him how it's done."" I'm busy," replied Margin, working on a tricky bit of fingering. Moving to stand over him, Micum growled, "Put away that twopenny toy, you tit-sucking nostril, and show me the length of your blade!" Seregil laid his harp aside with a sigh. "Dear me, that sounds rather like a challenge-"Lunging swiftly past Micum, he sprang to his feet and drew his sword, then swung a flat-bladed attack at Micum's forearm.

— Lynn Flewelling

I hate being told what to do! Especially by myself!

— Lynn Flewelling

It is better to lack the semblance of honor but possess it than to possess the semblance and lack the honor.

— Lynn Flewelling

Take what the Light bearer sends and be thankful.

— Lynn Flewelling

These are Plenimaran marines, and there's not much most of them aren't capable of, if you take my meaning."" I don't think I do," said Alec, puzzled by Margin's tone." Then try this. They have a saying among them: 'When whores are few, a boy will do.' Got that?"" Oh." Alec felt his face go hot.

— Lynn Flewelling

Whatever role you play, play it to the hilt.

— Lynn Flewelling

You always have a choice. Don't ever imagine that you don't. Whatever you do, it's a decision, and you have to accept responsibility for it. That's when honor becomes more than empty words.

— Lynn Flewelling

You always have a choice. Don't ever imagine you don't. Whatever you do, it's a decision, and you have to accept responsibility for it. That's when honor becomes more than empty words.

— Lynn Flewelling

You hardly know me. Why do you want me to come with you?"" Who knows? Perhaps you remind me just a bit of—""Someone you used to know?" Alec interjected skeptic

— Lynn Flewelling