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Quotes from Three Hearts and Three Lions — Poul Anderson

1926–2001 United States

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You cannot imagine how wearisome existence grows, alone and immortal.

Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961)

As evil waxes, the very men who stand for good will in their fear use ever worse means o’ fighting, and thereby give evil a free beachhead.

Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961)

Holger wished he had read the old tales more closely; he had only a dim childhood recollection of them.

Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961)

It was lonely, not even knowing yourself.

Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961)

They were not plagued that night, which Hugi said was without doubt because something worse was being prepared. Holger was inclined to share the dwarf’s pessimism.

Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961)

“You are much too kind,” said Holger, overwhelmed.
“Nay.” Alfric waved his hand. “You mortals know not how tedious undying life can become, and how gladly a challenge such as this is greeted. ’Tis I should thank you.”

Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Poul Anderson (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.