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David Gemmell was a British fantasy author known for his epic storytelling and profound character development. His works are typically set in medieval times and blend elements of adventure, war, and heroism.

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“When healers yearn to kill then hope begins to die ... Evil cannot be overcome by evil.”

Dies Evil Overcoming Healer

Author:David Gemmell

“They dont understand what real treasure is. They see it in gold and copper, and tin. They see in herds of horses or cattle. They gather treasures to themselves, building great storehouses, which they guard ferociously. Then they die. What good is it then?”

Real Dies Building Gold Horse Treasure Herds Cattle Tin Copper

Book:Lord of the Silver Bow

Source: Lord of the Silver Bow

“True. The one certainty about riding, Braygan, is that - at some time - you will fall off. It is a fact. Another fact you might like to consider, in your life of perpetual terror, is that you will die. We are all going to die, some of us young, some of us old, some of us in our sleep, some of us screaming in agony. We cannot stop it, we can only delay it.”

Facts Might Young Dies Fall Sleep Terror Certainty Riding Perpetual Agony Delay

Book:White Wolf: A Novel of Druss the Legend

Source: White Wolf: A Novel of Druss the Legend

“Not one of the creatures of blood can escape death. We all face it, and succumb to it. It follows us like a dark shadow. Yet if we live in terror of it, then we do not live at all. Yes we are born alone, and yes we will die alone. But in between, Tae, we live. We know joy.”

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Author:David Gemmell

“Why now? Why not? Live or die, a man and a woman need love. There is a need in the race. We need to share. To belong. Perhaps you will die before the year is out. But remember this: to have may be taken from you, to have had never. Far better to have tasted love before dying, than to die alone.”

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Author:David Gemmell

“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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Author:David Gemmell

About the Author

Born: August 1, 1948
Died: July 28, 2006
Known for: Author
Quotes: 163

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LegendRelated source material

Lord of the Silver BowRelated source material

The King Beyond The GateRelated source material

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Quest For Lost HeroesRelated source material

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White Wolf: A Novel of Druss the LegendRelated source material

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