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I think maybe it is better to believe than not to believe. But I couldn't tell you why.

David Gemmell

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David Gemmell
Age: 57 †
Born: 1948
Born: August 1
Died: 2006
Died: July 28
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London
England
David Andrew Gemmell
Ross Harding
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Nothing in life is sure, my son. Except the promise of death.
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Your face may be gone, but you know who you are.
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You do not convince me. You rationalize your actions and because the result is favorable you become right.
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We are tiny flames, Helikaon, and we flicker alone in the great dark for no more than a heartbeat. When we strive for wealth, glory and fame, it is meaningless. The nations we fight for will one day cease to be. Even the mountains we gaze upon will crumble to dust. To truly live we must yearn for that which does not die.
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I underestimated you, woman. ... The cry of men down the ages.
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It's a funny thing about weaknesses....Most people will tell you they know their weaknesses. When asked, they'll tell you, 'Well for one thing, I'm overgenerous.' ... that's what innkeepers are for.
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The point is [...] that you never know whether you've lost until you've lost. Anything can happen.
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I don't give a damn, laddie. Until the actual moment, when they cut me down, I shall still be looking to win. And the gods of war are fickle at best.
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