Karl Marlantes Quotes

I'll get there, if I leave everything but my bones behind," said Sam. "And I'll carry Mr. Frodo up myself, if it breaks my back and heart.

For me, 'Lamb' started out as a further exploration of the phenomenon of faith and the responsibility of a messiah that I touched on in 'Coyote Blue' and 'Island of the Sequined Love Nun,' but it ended up being an exploration of the true meaning of sacrifice, loyalty, and friendship.

Life must continue, even with the security situation so bad, because I have ambitions. I love this sport too much.

It's so easy to be there when it's all sunshine, but it really takes strength and courage to be there for each other during the dark times.

Soldiers, I intend to stay here, not only as long as a man remains, but as long as a piece of a man is left.

I don't give up; I go down fighting in everything I do - being a mother, being a wife, being a wrestler, being a Marine, being a sister.

I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done.

I'm gonna give all I've got to giveCross my heart, and I hope to live.

A soft, easy life is not worth living, if it impairs the fibre of brain and heart and muscle. We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage... For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.

Dont worry, Roza, I'm not afraid. I'll take whatever heat they give me over being with you. It's worth it.

If you give me wings I will soar for you Even if this whole land Sinks down to the water If you give me a sword I will fight for you Even if this whole sky Shoots through with your light

Break what must be broken, once for all, that's all, and take the suffering on oneself.

"You going back," she said. "You ain't going to run away from this, Grant."

It would be the death of you to come with me, Sam," said Frodo, "and I could not have borne that." "Not as certain as being left behind," said Sam. "But I am going to Mordor." "I know that well enough, Mr. Frodo. Of course you are. And I'm coming with you.

What I have done is yours; what I have to do is yours; being part in all I have, devoted yours.

I do or die, but I never cancel out.

The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.

I never thought of losing, but now that it' s happened, the only thing is to do it right. That's my obligation to all the people who believe in me. We all have to take defeats in life.

Sometimes my body is aching, but I always think, 'Why am I in this? Why do I love it so much?' That's what makes me persevere, that's what makes me keep on going.

Honest pioneer work in the field of science has always been, and will continue to be, life's pilot. On all sides, life is surrounded by hostility. This puts us under an obligation.

My Dad was such an incredible person, and you have the option of just curling up in a dark corner and letting it all go or you have the option of standing strong, sticking together and carrying on what he lived and died for. And I think that's what's so important - to be able to carry on where he left off.

I'm decrepit but I don't want to give up, and I love my work.

The truth is many people see a marriage vow as the only way people are going to stay with someone who is sick.

Where do you find the strength to brave a barrage of enemy fire and to bring your wounded friends to safety at great risk to your own life? Conviction.