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Glen Cook, born on July 9, 1944, is an American science fiction author known for his unique worldviews and profound philosophical reflections. His works are highly appreciated by readers for their rich imagination and deep thematic exploration.

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“There are no self-proclaimed villains, only regiments of self-proclaimed saints. Victorious historians rule where good or evil lies. We abjure labels. We fight for money and an indefinable pride. The politics, the ethics, the moralities, are irrelevant.”

Evil History Morality

Book:Chronicles of the Black Company

Source: Chronicles of the Black Company

“I believe in our side and theirs, with the good and evil decided after the fact, by those who survive. Among men you seldom find the good with one standard and the shadow with another.”

Men Believe Facts Evil I Believe Sides Standards Shadow Decided I Believe In Good And Evil

Book:Chronicles of the Black Company

Source: Chronicles of the Black Company

“Evil is relative…You can’t hang a sign on it. You can’t touch it or taste it or cut it with a sword. Evil depends on where you are standing, pointing your indicting finger.”

Evil Cutting Depends Taste Standing Fingers Where You Are Relative Pointing

Book:The Black Company: The First Novel of 'The Chronicles of The Black Company'

Source: The Black Company: The First Novel of 'The Chronicles of The Black Company'

“More evil gets done in the name of righteousness than any other way.”

Way Done Evil Names Righteousness

Book:The Books of the South: Tales of the Black Company

Source: The Books of the South: Tales of the Black Company

“There are no self-proclaimed villains, only regiments of self-proclaimed saints. Victorious historians rule where good or evil lies.”

Self Lying Evil Saint Historian Villain

Book:Chronicles of the Black Company

Source: Chronicles of the Black Company

“The people come from everywhere, from five hundred miles, to find their fortunes. By fortune is an ugly, two-faced goddess. When you have lived with her handiwork for half a generation, you hardly notice anymore. You forget that this is not the way life has to be. You cease to marvel at just how much evil man con conjure by existing.”

People Men Way Two Evil Forget Half Five Generations Hundred Fortune Ugly Miles Cease Be You Goddess Evil Man Handiwork

Author:Glen Cook

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Born: July 9, 1944
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Quotes: 36

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Chronicles of the Black CompanyRelated source material

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