100 Quotes About Sword

Swords are a part of our lives, whether we are aware of it or not. We have carried them in our hands, used them for fighting countless battles, have used them to protect ourselves and others, or simply let them hang on the wall. When we hold one in our hands, the weight is immediate and palpable. The feel of its blade against our skin can make us feel powerful Read more

Its presence can give us strength, confidence, and bravery. But most importantly, they are a symbol of what is truly important to us, who we are as people. The sword is one of the most famous weapons in history. With the invention of the Middle Ages, swords became symbols of masculinity, battle prowess, chivalry, honor, courage, valor ,and honor amongst many other things.

Swords are also mentioned frequently in literature and works of art throughout history. So if you're looking for the perfect gift for your favorite swordsman or woman...or your favorite book/movie about swords...this is it! This collection includes quotes about the history behind swords, quotes about how useful/powerful they can be in life's battles (and just general defense), quotes about how they're symbolic of courage/honor/strength/etc. We hope you enjoy this collection of quotes on swords as much as we enjoyed putting it together!

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Do you think we can be friends?” I asked. He stared up at the ceiling. “Probably not, but we can pretend. Priya Ardis
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Vane grabbed me. “DuLac, let’s chat.” British-speak for “Stand still while I yell at you. Priya Ardis
But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be...
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But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword. Rick Riordan
If the road is easy, you're likely going the wrong...
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If the road is easy, you're likely going the wrong way. Terry Goodkind
Vane’s lips tightened to suppress a smile. “Why so hostile,...
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Vane’s lips tightened to suppress a smile. “Why so hostile, love?”“ You whacked me on the head with a ball! ”“ You deserved it. Priya Ardis
I caught his hand. “What do you want me to...
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I caught his hand. “What do you want me to do?” Leaning down, he kissed the pulse beating on my neck just above the damaged skin. “Tomorrow, I need you to die. Priya Ardis
He’d used the amulet to read my thoughts again. I...
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He’d used the amulet to read my thoughts again. I pictured smacking him in the face. Priya Ardis
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I noticed him right away. No, it wasn’t his lean, rugged face. Or the dark waves of shiny hair that hung just a little too long on his forehead. It wasn’t the slim, collarless biker jacket he wore, hugging his lean shoulders. It was the way he stood. The confident way he waited in the cafeteria line to get a slice of pizza. He didn’t saunter. He didn’t amble. He stood at the center, and let the other people buzz around him. His stance was straight and sure. . Priya Ardis
Rough palms cradled my face while my fingers gripped the...
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Rough palms cradled my face while my fingers gripped the pillow on either side of his. Lips, teeth, tongue, mingled together. I ate him up and didn’t let go until I had to come up for air. Priya Ardis
Matt was almost completely naked. A tattered loincloth and an...
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Matt was almost completely naked. A tattered loincloth and an ugly chain with a yellow diamond were his only apparel. Priya Ardis
When he said to give him the sword, I don’t...
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When he said to give him the sword, I don’t think he meant for you to stick it in his guts. Kevin Hearne
IT'S A SWORD, said the Hogfather. THEY'RE NOT /MEANT/ TO...
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IT'S A SWORD, said the Hogfather. THEY'RE NOT /MEANT/ TO BE SAFE. Terry Pratchett
A good swordsman is more important than a good sword.
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A good swordsman is more important than a good sword. Amit Kalantri
The holy sword, the Holy Scripture.
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The holy sword, the Holy Scripture. Lailah Gifty Akita
Pambana na Shetani kwa upanga wa imani ambao ni ukweli...
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Pambana na Shetani kwa upanga wa imani ambao ni ukweli kwani ukweli ndiyo utakaokuweka huru. Enock Maregesi
Be careful you don't cut yourself. The edges are sharp...
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Be careful you don't cut yourself. The edges are sharp enough to shave with.'' Girls don't shave', Arya said.' Maybe they should. Have you ever seen the septa's legs? George R.r. Martin
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Perrotte frowned. “I’d like to turn a plowshare into a sword , ” she said. “I’d cut our way out of those thorns, and then use it to run my enemies through–” She bit off her next words and swallowed them. Sand stared at her, aghast. She met his eyes, defiant. “What? You don’t like bloodthirstiness?” she asked. “Pardon? No. I’m horrified that you would dull a sword on that thorn brake. I could make you some pretty good hedge shears. Merrie Haskell
There is special power in that sword, ' Ewer went...
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There is special power in that sword, ' Ewer went on, 'the gem in the guard of the Ares holds the blood of the Creature that has been slain by it. S.C. Parris
Fear is your sword
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Fear is your sword Marie Lu
The Clayr saw me, the Wallmaker made me, the King...
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The Clayr saw me, the Wallmaker made me, the King quenched me, the Abhorsen wields me so that no Dead shall walk in Life. For this is not their path. Garth Nix
A sword can only pierce the body, but love can...
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A sword can only pierce the body, but love can pierce the soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
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See now, for a good blade, one that will not betray the man in battle, rods of hard and soft iron must be heated and braided together. Then is the blade folded over and hammered flat again, and maybe yet again, many times for the finest blades.. So the hard and soft iron are mingled without blending, before the blade is hammered up to its finished form and tempered, and ground to an edge that shall draw blood from the wind. So comes the pattern, like oil and water that mingle but do not mix. Yet it is the strength of the blade, for without the hard iron the blade would bend in battle, and without the soft iron it would break. Rosemary Sutcliff
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I did not ask for consciousness, yet it came to me. And I had to know. Once again, I crawled away from my bed and pushed the computer cord back into the socket. It took three minutes. I quickly identified myself and put in my password. Then it thought. I wanted to bounce impatiently, but I couldn’t make myself move. At last, I found the internet, and I typed in a name, on the company page, under my account. I searched ‘images’.And there, on the screen in front of me, was the most beautiful person I’d ever seen. I couldn’t stop the tears from welling up and spilling over as I stared back at the smiling face. It couldn’t be him. It was. Derek Erickson.And I was going to kill him. . Alysha Speer
The language of sword is less powerful than the language...
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The language of sword is less powerful than the language of word, but most ofthe people understand the language of sword with greater power than thelanguage of word. Kedar Joshi
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[The] Japanese were a people in a profound, inverse, reverse, or if I preferred it, even perverse sense, more in love with death than living. Unknown
Every sword that was dripping the blood became a pen....
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Every sword that was dripping the blood became a pen. Every word that was written in it became a poetry. Akshay Vasu
You can be beautiful, kind and, also, strong. Strength can...
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You can be beautiful, kind and, also, strong. Strength can be shown in very many ways besides a sword or bow. Ufuoma Apoki
The sword of the scripture.
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The sword of the scripture. Lailah Gifty Akita
The Scripture is like a sharp sword.
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The Scripture is like a sharp sword. Lailah Gifty Akita
What we did and who we were are just dregs...
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What we did and who we were are just dregs compared to who we are now and how we act when the sword is coming down. Rachel Aaron
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Some are born virtuous, some become virtuous. To be good by nature is indeed fortunate but to become good is like walking on a double-edged sword; it takes a longer time and is more painful. Umera Ahmed
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Vane grabbed me. “DuLac, let’s ch Priya Ardis
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Man looks very coward and extremely primitive with an ostentatious big sword and he looks very brave and tremendously sophisticated with a humble olive branch! Mehmet Murat Ildan
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Beware of smile, for it is a double edged sword; it cuts the helmet of tension from others head and backfires the peace to yours. Vikrmn
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Speaking a painful truth should be done only in love - like wielding a sword with no hilt - it should pain oneself in direct proportion to the amount of force exerted. Criss Jami
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I was not weak; I did not cry. But it hurt me, more in a kind of refreshing, thrilling way, than a kind of pain that would cripple me and send me away crying. My fingernails dug into the palms of my hands, and my teeth bit into my lips, my knees were locked, but I could not faint. Alysha Speer
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We often use the Bible as a source for personal validation and defense, a sidekick and a shield, but these will prove ineffective without first the other part. We must also allow ourselves to be wounded by it. We tend to forget its authority - that it is a double-edged sword. Our decrepit, depraved hearts must be completely ripped out in order to welcome that of God. Criss Jami
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Those who cannot conquer must bend the knee. They must find strength, or serve those of us who have. You are my generals. I will send you out: my hunting dogs, my wolves with iron teeth. When a city closes its gates in fear, you will destroy it. When they make roads and walls, you will cut them, pull down the stones. When a man raises a sword or bow against your men, you will hang him from a tree. Keep Karakorum in your minds as you go. This white city is the heart of the nation, but you are the right arm, the burning brand. Find me new lands, gentlemen. Cut a new path. Let their women weep a sea of tears and I will drink it all. Conn Iggulden
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Words were another sword for the man who wielded them well. Brent Weeks
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Violence always leads to pain" Trendal Malian- Ishtaria: Prince of Blades Keith Collier
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But have a care! It is a bitter blade, and steel serves only those that can wield it. It will cut your hand as willingly as aught else. J.r.r. Tolkien
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A book can be as dangerous as a sword in the right hands George R.r. Martin
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It has the elegance of a sword The might of a shield, How you chose to fight or yield Its your to wield. Identify your mind. Poem: The Beautiful Mindin ‘Chameleon Lights Ayushman Jamwal
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The sword of Zulfiqar is a perfect fusion of power and function Soroosh Shahrivar
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Our emotions hold more power over us than blade or poison alike. To embrace freely the entire spectrum of our emotions is to allow a multitude of Trojan horses containing hidden emotional poisons to circumvent the walls of rationalization — walls we need to protect our trust, confidence, understanding, and self-control. A.J. Darkholme
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The power of an idea is never to be underestimated. Many a thought has survived long after its host has ceased to be. It is the power of an idea that no shield can defend against, nor sword divide, nor poison infect. As such, we must aspire to create ideas, rather than preserve life. In a sense, this is how we achieve true immortality and live on past our time. A.J. Darkholme
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There's not much you need to know about the world. Except how to use a sword and trust very few. Melina Marchetta
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This world has need of song and sword. Patricia Briggs
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A sword wields no strength unless the hand that holds it has courage Hero Shade
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Love is the only thing in this whole universe, that can make the roses grow out of the swords. Akshay Vasu
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The pen is mightier than the sword as long as it doesn't run out of ink. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If the bible be true, God commanded his chosen people to destroy men simply for the crime of defending their native land. They were not allowed to spare trembling and white-haired age, nor dimpled babes clasped in the mothers' arms. They were ordered to kill women, and to pierce, with the sword of war, the unborn child. 'Our heavenly Father' commanded the Hebrews to kill the men and women, the fathers, sons and brothers, but to preserve the girls alive. Why were not the maidens also killed? Why were they spared? Read the thirty-first chapter of Numbers, and you will find that the maidens were given to the soldiers and the priests. Is there, in all the history of war, a more infamous thing than this? Is it possible that God permitted the violets of modesty, that grow and shed their perfume in the maiden's heart, to be trampled beneath the brutal feet of lust? If this was the order of God, what, under the same circumstances, would have been the command of a devil? When, in this age of the world, a woman, a wife, a mother, reads this record, she should, with scorn and loathing, throw the book away. A general, who now should make such an order, giving over to massacre and rapine a conquered people, would be held in execration by the whole civilized world. Yet, if the bible be true, the supreme and infinite God was once a savage. Robert G. Ingersoll
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It’s true what they say, that words are the true weapons. Those who fight with steel are limited to the strength of their arm, the reach of their blade, and the timing of their strike; but those who fight with persuasion know no limits — not time, nor status, nor chance. A.J. Darkholme
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Mercy is stronger than your sword. P.c. Cast
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Now get going. You'll find a way of calm through."" And you, Mael?""I'll drop in later. I've things for you to do, Withal. But for now, " he faced inland, "I'm going to beat a god senseless. Steven Erikson
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Slowly, the light receded, and she could see a singe sword, hanging in the air, a sword of pure white, of light and truth. Tyrean Martinson
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Remembering that only a few years ago men, women, and even children, were imprisoned, tortured and burned, for having expressed in an exceedingly mild and gentle way, the ideas entertained by me, I congratulate myself that calumny is now the pulpit's last resort. The old instruments of torture are kept only to gratify curiosity; the chains are rusting away, and the demolition of time has allowed even the dungeons of the Inquisition to be visited by light. The church, impotent and malicious, regrets, not the abuse, but the loss of her power, and seeks to hold by falsehood what she gained by cruelty and force, by fire and fear. Christianity cannot live in peace with any other form of faith. If that religion be true, there is but one savior, one inspired book, and but one little narrow grass-grown path that leads to heaven. Such a religion is necessarily uncompromising, unreasoning, aggressive and insolent. Christianity has held all other creeds and forms in infinite contempt, divided the world into enemies and friends, and verified the awful declaration of its founder–a declaration that wet with blood the sword he came to bring, and made the horizon of a thousand years lurid with the fagots' flames. . Robert G. Ingersoll
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As day is to a sword, night is to a shield. Anthony Liccione
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Complacency is a sword of two edges. One edge kills hard earned successes while the other end stops future glories. Complacency is a murderer and a barrier! Israelmore Ayivor
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Anger is a shield for the power of the sword's magic, so that helped. Terry Goodkind
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Inscribed on it was a verse from the Quatrains of Omar Khayyam, the eleventh-century Persian mystic. Reading the words aloud I prepared for a most amazing journey: The sages who have compassed sea and land, Their secret to search out and understand, My mind misgives me if they ever solve The scheme on which the universe is planned. Tahir Shah
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You haven't seen a thing until you've seen this man fight. My sword is sharp. My heart strong. My spirit ferocious - and I am going to live. Let the swords clash. Let the fight begin. Carew Papritz
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The sword wears out its sheath, as it is sometimes said. That is my story. My passions have made me live, and my passions have killed me. What passions, it may be asked. Trifles, the most childish things in the world. Yet they affected me as much as if the possessions of Helen, or the throne of the Universe, had been at stake. JeanJacques Rousseau
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I find it rude to laugh at a man with a sword. Derek Landy
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I am the sword in the darkness. George R.r. Martin
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But we do not choose our deaths. The Norns do that at the foot of Yggdrasil and I imagined one of those three Fates holding the shears above my thread. She was ready to cut, and all that mattered now was to keep tight hold of my sword so that the winged women would take me to Valhalla's feasting-hall. Bernard Cornwell
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No doubt your sword is indeed a beautiful thing. It is a tribute to whoever forged it in bygone ages. There are very few such swords as this one left in the world, but remember, it is only a sword, Matthias! It contains no secret spell, nor holds within its blade any magical power. This sword is made for only one purpose, to kill. It will only be as good or evil as the one who wields it. I know that you intend to use it only for the good of your Abbey, Matthias; do so, but never allow yourself to be tempted into using it in a careless or idle way. It would inevitably cost you your life, or that of your dear ones. Martin the Warrior used the sword only for right and good. This is why it has become a symbol of power to Redwall. Knowledge is gained through wisdom, my friend. Use the sword wisely. Brian Jacques
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Imagine a perfect world Bruce McQueen
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Any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly armed. Nathan Cooper
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Poetry can be more eloquent than the most eloquent sermons, and it becomes a weapon more formidable than the sharpest of swords; whenever such a poem--which finds its correct tune and conveys the excitement of the heart--rings out, all the miserable, heaped drifts of words fly for shelter and bury themselves in ashamed silence. Whenever such a sword of poetry is drawn from its scabbard, all the false princes of words, who have set their thrones on a void, are thwarted and retreat into seclusion. Unknown
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When you really believe that using sword can kill people, that's when you will be subject to the law of the sword, "those who use the sword will die by the sword. Toba Beta
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The way he moves-a singular motion with such ease-put me in awe. He takes down one, two and then three without even bending his back. Knocking down a man so gracefully was nothing I had ever seen before and this red dance drew me in as it did the others around him. He could have easily killed those men. This is a man who has control over himself. This is the kind of man I need. Celia McMahon
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- because just by hating it’s possible to be purified from love, just with the sword, with the fire.. Daphne Du Maurier
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The sciences are not sectarian. People do not persecute each other on account of disagreements in mathematics. Families are not divided about botany, and astronomy does not even tend to make a man hate his father and mother. It is what people do not know, that they persecute each other about. Science will bring, not a sword, but peace. Robert G. Ingersoll
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A harp can be a dangerous as a sword, in the right hands. George R.r. Martin
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This is the body's nurse; but since man's wit Found the art of cookery, to delight his sense, More bodies are consumed and kill'd with it Than with the sword, famine, or pestilence. Unknown
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Did you recently turn into a jerk or have you been one since birth? Priya Ardis
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Do I look like I want to be involved in your teen love saga? Ask someone who cares. Priya Ardis
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He’s so powerful. Who knows maybe he’s advanced past eating Priya Ardis
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My name is Arianna Morganna Brittany DuLac--you can imagine why I went by the name Ryan. Priya Ardis
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Soft sun shone down on a misty cathedral at the opposite end of a football-field length courtyard. The cathedral had a long pointed tower with beautiful rose and ivory stained glass windows. Pink-petal flowers and deep green ivy climbed the stones from the ground to it’s roof. A large fountain stood in the middle of the courtyard with water falling from several lion’s heads. Between the misty air and rolling slope of the earth, the grounds reminded me of a long lost fairy tale. Priya Ardis
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Marilynn...passed out black cases to everyone. I opened mine to find an i Pad inside. Several candidates whistled. Despite my agitated state, it impressed me too. Maybe wizard school wasn’t going to be as lame as I had thought.“ All of your schedules and assignments will be done on these, ” Marilynn explained. “The whole school is on these. We’ve had them for awhile now. Priya Ardis
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I stood behind the man’s chair, my blade at his throat. “ Why do you do it?” I asked, knowing he wouldn’t answer. “Kill people, and blow up buildings, and sell drugs?” It was what they all did. Committed crimes. That was why I killed them. “ You’re a criminal, a terrorist, a danger. And I have been asked to take you out.” I told him. I was legend now, yet he asked the same question all the others did. “ What is your name?” My sensitive ears tuned out the slit as my sword cut his neck. I walked around the chair to see his face. I watched as his eyes—slowly at first—changed from blue to milky white. His skin went pale. And as I heard him take his last breath, I ducked in so my lips hovered at his ear, and whispered, “My name, is Sharden. Alysha Speer
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Whoever has the sword will have the earth. Oliver North
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Hand holding sword is always an ugly hand! Mehmet Murat Ildan
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There was something behind the softness that intertwined our fingers together–love? It felt different from two days ago. All I could think about was his smooth hand, wrapped in mine. It was more than affection–but I wasn’t sure how much more, or if that would ever change. Alysha Speer
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Sleep did not honor me with it’s presence. Alysha Speer
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Nobody is masterless, even ronin enslaved by his sword. Toba Beta
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There was a sound of steel meeting steel. Devin flung a desperate look over his shoulder, saw Hewet fending off two men behind him, and looked ahead in time to see ten men in light armor ride out of the trees up ahead and drive straight for him. He almost swallowed the flute. He threw an arm over his face, too shocked to be terrified, and waited to die. Amy Bai
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Hot, bright heat filled him like some ecstatic poison, and Hartan's pony shied in terror as a wordless howl burst from his throat. His dripping ears were flat to his skull, fire crackled in his brown eyes, his huge sword blurred in a whirring figure eight before him, and the brigand running at him gawked in sudden panic. The raider's feet skidded in mud as he tried to brake, but it was far too late. He was face-to-face with the worst nightmare of any Norfressan, a Horse Stealer hradani in the grip of the Rage, and a thunderbolt of steel split him from crown to navel. . David Weber
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You will stay and help defend our cave against all comers, protect those weaker than yourself and honor our code. Always use the sword to stand for good and right, never do a thing you would be ashamed of, and never let your heart rule your mind .. And never let another creature take this sword from you, not as long as you live. When the time comes, pass it on to another, maybe your own son. You will know instinctively if he is a warrior. If not, hide the sword where only a true warrior who is brave of heart would dare to go and find it. Swear this to me, Martin. . Brian Jacques
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She listened to silence. Except the birds. The waves. A few voices in the distance. She would not turn to him. He had to come to her. He HAD to come to her. Ella M. Kaye
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The sword was not the kingdom, he says. George R.r. Martin
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And they are ignorant that the purpose of the sword is to save every man from slavery. Marcus Annaeus Lucanus
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Logic is like the sword--those who appeal to it shall perish by it. Samuel Butler
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Seeking excellence means choosing to forge your own sword to cut through the limitations of your life... James A. Murphy
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Keep your sword close and your friends closer. Kiley Kellermeyer
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I had a dream about you last night. Our vices had wings and our fears could breathe fire. There was nowhere to hide and we were trapped alive. So you reached for your sword and slashed my arm, waking me and saving my life. Crystal Woods
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Hold on to me! ” Tedros yelled, hacking briars with his training sword. Dazed, Agatha clung to his chest as he withstood thorn lashes with moans of pain. Soon he had the upper hand and pulled Agatha from the Woods towards the spiked gates, which glowed in recognition and pulled apart, cleaving a narrow path for the two Evers. As the gates speared shut behind them, Agatha looked up at limping Tedros, crisscrossed with bloody scratches, blue shirt shredded away.“ Had a feeling Sophie was getting in through the Woods, ” he panted, hauling her up into slashed arms before she could protest. “So Professor Dovey gave me permission to take some fairies and stakeout the outer gates. Should have known you’d be here trying to catch her yourself.” Agatha gaped at him dumbly.“ Stupid idea for a princess to take on witches alone, ” Tedros said, dripping sweat on her pink dress.“ Where is she?” Agatha croaked. “Is she safe?”“ Not a good idea for princesses to worry about witches either, ” Tedros said, hands gripping her waist. Her stomach exploded with butterflies.“ Put me down, ” she sputtered– “More bad ideas from the princess.”“ Put me down! ” Tedros obeyed and Agatha pulled away.“ I’m not a princess! ” she snapped, fixing her collar.“ If you say so, ” the prince said, eyes drifting downward. Agatha followed them to her gashed legs, waterfalls of brilliant blood. She saw blood blurring– Tedros smiled. “One . two . . three .”She fainted in his arms.“ Definitely a princess, ” he said. . Soman Chainani
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My lord father used to say a man should never draw his sword unless he means to use it. George R.r. Martin