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Malcolm had forgotten how very young eighteen was, with its mixture of invincible assuredness, fragile emotions, and the desperate need to be taken seriously—even when caught in complete ignorance.

— Robert Asprin Time Scout (1995)

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A brave man is one who admits his fear. Only a fool believes himself invincible.

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When it comes to scouts, heroes are just people who confuse cowardice with common sense.

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A tiny whisper at the back of her mind warned her to be wary of what one asked the gods for, lest they grant it.

Wagers of Sin (1996)

The more chaotic the world, the greater the need for ritual.

Wagers of Sin (1996)

It is jihad, Mr. Morgan, a particularly virulent, fundamentalist form of hatred.

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