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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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Famous David Gemmell Quotes

“Do not speak badly of yourself, for the warrior that is inside you hears your words and is lessened by them.”

Speak Warrior

Author:David Gemmell

“While men compete in war, there will be warriors. While there are warriors, there will be princes among warriors. Among the princes will be kings, and among the kings an emperor.”

Men War Kings Warrior Emperor

Author:David Gemmell

“A warrior...must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.”

Believe Heart Soul Purpose Warrior Heart And Soul Strength Of Will

Author:David Gemmell

“Warriors fear surrender. They are proud and defiant. They will fight to the death for what they believe in. They will struggle to conquer. Love is not about conquest. The truth is a man can only find true love when he surrenders to it. When he opens his heart to the partner of his soul and says: 'here it is! the very essence of me! It is yours to nurture or destroy.”

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Author:David Gemmell

“Fear is an aid to the warrior. It is a small fire burning. It heats the muscles, making us stronger. Panic comes when the fire is out of control, consuming all courage and pride.”

Fire Pride Stronger Aids Warrior Burning Heat Muscles Panic Consuming Fire Burning

Book:Lord of the Silver Bow

Source: Lord of the Silver Bow

“A warrior feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.”

Believe Wells Heart Soul Body Purpose Study Train Meaningful Warrior Heart And Soul Strength Of Will

Book:Quest For Lost Heroes

Source: Quest For Lost Heroes

About the Author

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

Books & Sources

LegendRelated source material

Lord of the Silver BowRelated source material

The King Beyond The GateRelated source material

Dark MoonRelated source material

Lion Of MacedonRelated source material

Quest For Lost HeroesRelated source material

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Troy: Fall Of KingsRelated source material

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White Wolf: A Novel of Druss the LegendRelated source material

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