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Every little bit of good I may do, let me do it now for I may not come this way again.

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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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May
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Nothing in life is sure, my son. Except the promise of death.
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The truth. Men will blind themselves with hot irons, rather than face it.
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Heroes are people who face down their fears. It is that simple.
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Old age is not as honorable as death, but most people seek it.
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One day the enemy will cross the Great Green. They will bring war and tragedy to these eastern lands. Such is the nature of vile men. Yet we cannot live in dread of them. We cannot hide behind these high walls, our hearts trembling. For that is not life. We must accept the needs and the duties of each day, and face them one at a time.
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Hold on to your dreams, Kiall. They are more important than you realise.
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What is your name? Why? So I can mark your grave.
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Trust your instincts, and make judgements on what your heart tells you. The heart will not betray you.
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