[Abyss]

Obdigore, on 08 March 2011 - 01:44 AM, said:

So Fid saying 'Its Fucking Raining Dragons!' wasn't high on anyones list? Blah.

It was on mine!

Isolde, on 08 March 2011 - 06:24 PM, said:

I know it's not a quote exactly but Hood biting the Assails face off ...

LOVED that moment.


Also... to the best of my approximate recall...



"Hey. It's one a them FuckAlls." - Shortnose (i think) spotting an FA from the Barrow.

"You don't have to live with him!" - Stormy to Tavore re Gesler being in command.

"K'azz, Coltaine, Dassem, Dujek.. i'd bet on Tavore against any of them. Against ALL of them." - Ganoes to QB.

"Courtesy of Kalam Mekhar." - Kalam to the last FA at the Barrow.

"Is that soldier crying?" - Paran re unnamed sapper.

"I'm going to polish my hammer."
"He means that literally."
- Ublala and Draconus.

"I'm never possessing a woman ever again." - Cotillion to Lostara

"You're in my way." - Stormy to the Last Jaghuts.

"Couldn't you have found a prettier one?" - Felash to her handmaid when she dragged the Death Ship out of the warren.

From the narrative: A heavy had been blindsided... and that... was not... allowed.

...and Tavore's speach just before the Regulars stand, where she names a few of them, reminding us that there are stories all around the stories.

[Dutch]

Page 741 Bantam Press (Big) paperback

'What - but how? Who saved us? Who dragged us free?'
Sudden coughing from where Amby Bole lay sprawled.
Precious Thimble shook her head. 'The only one who could, Faint,
some idiot from Blackdog Swamp"

This was really epic in my opinion, even wants me to read more on the Bole brothers (Please mr. Erikson, write a book or novel about Blackdog Swamp and the Bole Brothers)

[Held]

I was moved by the "old coin thing" scene. "Us soldiers only got one kind of coin worth anything, and it's called respect. And we hoard it, we hide it away, and there ain't nobody who'd call us generous." When that coin was given to the marines and heavies by the regulars and then given back to the regulars by the marines....ah it was deeply satisfying.

[Massive Moose]

And this little nugget of gold dialogue:

Rejoining his squad, Bottle glanced over at Shortnose. 'Joined us again,
have you?'
'I brought a shield,' the heavy said.
'Oh, that's nice,'
'You need to tie it to my hand.'
'What, now?'
'Tie it so it doesn't come loose. Use . . . knots and things.'
'With rawhide.'
'And knots and things.'
Bottle mover to the man, crouched down.
'You do that,' Smiles observed, 'and next he'll be asking you to give
him a shake, too.'
'Make sure it's after the little shudder,' Cuttle advised. 'Else you get
wet.'
'I once shuddered so hard,' said Shortnose, *I shit myself.'
Everyone looked over, but it seemed that no one could think of a
rejoinder to that.

A whole squad of some of the most foul-mouthed marines ever to live on this world, or any other, silenced by one ugly heavy, pretending to be dumber than he is.

Made my day

[worry]

"God looks into your eyes, and God cringes." - Kaminsod

and between Sechul and Kilmandaros:

"We should never have done this," he whispered.
"A common prayer," she muttered in reply.

[Bauchelain the Evil]

Okay Tehol's letter and ST's mother have already been mentioned but another one that made me laugh was this gem in the Tulas and Silchas conversation

"What is it they squealed?He has the eyes of a white rat!"

[Wappadu]

"This is Quick Ben's game, O' Elder....Now if at his table you'll find the Worm of Autumn, and the once Lord of Death, and Shadowthrone and Cotillion, not to mention the past players Anomander Rake and Dessembrae, and who knows who else, well - did you really believe a few thousand damned Nah'ruk could take him down? The thing about Adaephon Delat's game is this: he cheats."



"Write the following: Private missive, from Lt. Master-Sergeant Field Quartermaster Pores, to Fist Kindly. Warmest salutations and congratulations on your promotion, sir. As one might observe from your advancement and, indeed, mine, cream doth rise, etc. In as much as I am ever delighted in corresponding with you, discussing all manner of subjects in all possible idioms, alas, this subject is rather more official in nature. In short, we are faced with a crisis of the highest order. Accordingly, I humbly seek your advice and would suggest we arrange a most private meeting at the earliest convenience. Yours affectionately, Pores.

Got that, Himble?
Yes sir.
Please read it back to me.
Pores to Kindly meet in secret when?
Excellent. Dispatch that at once, Himble."

[Bauchelain the Evil]

And then he actually remembers it all. I was ROFL

[Sinisdar Toste]

"Never said anything about killing it," the old man replied, "Just been a while since we last talked."

"Ha! Hah. Hahaha!"

edit:

another great one:

"Who are we fighting for again?"

"Everyone."

"No wonder we're losing"

Six, a dozen heartbeats passed before someone snorted.

This post has been edited by Sinisdar Toste: 12 March 2011 - 12:25 AM

[MrRedhands]

Great Hellian moment

"All right get outta my tent so i can get decent"
"You're not in your tent, Sergeant you're in our latrine ditch"
She lookerd round "That explains the smell"


Another favorite

The grey of his beard was spun iron, the cast of his eyes was stone.
He reined in before her, leaned forward on his saddle.
"You are treading foreign land bonecaster"
"You dare challenge me?"
"Anywhere anytime."
He is mine!"
"Olar Ethil he said drawing his sword, when you argue with death you always lose"
Shrieking her fury she fled.

Hellian!!

"S getting cold Sergeant."
Helliian's scowl deepened. "What do you want me to do about it , fart in your face?"

And the secret weapon of Hedge's Bridgeburners

"Because , Corporal Clasp we got Bridgeburners marching beside us. And they got kittens"

And many many more great great book.

[WrinklyNinja]

I normally lurk rather than post but this one made me lol so I thought I'd throw it in.

Four paces from the rail and a hulking, armoured figure stepped out
from the taverns nearest alley. Two heavy blades clashed together,
and then lifted threateningly.
Quick Ben swore. "Look, Temper, I knocked. Nobody home."
The visored face swung to study the Deadhouse, and then a deep
voice rumbled out. "I might have to kill you three anyway."
"Why?" yelped Quick Ben.
Temper pointed with one of his huge swords. "You didn't close the
fucking door."

This post has been edited by WrinklyNinja: 12 March 2011 - 01:21 PM

[Bauchelain the Evil]

Here's a a quote by that awesome character that is Hood:

"When Draconus stepped in this world he missed a few of your kin underfoot. He has grown careless in his old age."

Did I mention that Hood is awesome?

[Sternentänzerin]

"For we are all bound in stories, and as the years pile up they turn to stone, layer upon layer, building our lives." - Withal

For me, this was one of the most touching moments in the whole book. It's like this sums up everything that has ever happened, all the life and death and epic moments Steven Erikson created.

... and of course I simply like Withal.

Do the poems count too? If yes, then I'd add the "Sparak Chant, Psalm 7 "The Vulture's Laugh" on page 474:
"If you knew where this path led
Would you have walked it?
If you knew the pain at love's solemn end
Would you have awakened it? ..."

[tiam]

Bauchelain the Evil, on 12 March 2011 - 04:49 PM, said:

Here's a a quote by that awesome character that is Hood:

"When Draconus stepped in this world he missed a few of your kin underfoot. He has grown careless in his old age."

Did I mention that Hood is awesome?

there should be a seperate thread solely dedicated to Jaghut quotes

[Aptorian]

Hoods comments in this book, his whole attitude actually, was really fascinating. He was very aggressive and coarse all the way through. The way he was mocking Spax was unreal. He's a fucking half a million year old demi-god who's seen everything and he spends 5 minutes insulting a mortal Barghast just for the sake of sport.

[Sinisdar Toste]

Clockwork Apt, on 12 March 2011 - 08:09 PM, said:

Hoods comments in this book, his whole attitude actually, was really fascinating. He was very aggressive and coarse all the way through. The way he was mocking Spax was unreal. He's a fucking half a million year old demi-god who's seen everything and he spends 5 minutes insulting a mortal Barghast just for the sake of sport.

and he thinks it's hilarious that two malazans are commanding a k'chain che'malle army

[kchain11]

I think one of the best quotes is from Hanavat,

"When you are judgemental, all the paint in the world cannot hide the ugliness of your face. The viciousness inside pushes through and twists every feature."

[Abyss]

Migol, on 10 March 2011 - 07:02 AM, said:

Noone got this one yet?

"...You don't Roger the Destriant!"

This one absolutely cracked me up.

[Brys Beddict]

The conversation between Lostara and Cotillion near the start of the book was incredible, but the part that stood out for me was:

Quote

"Can a god not love?"
"A god...forgets."

When Crokus and Apsalar finally meet again, after not seeing each other for who knows how long and they finally speak.

Quote

"I never liked that story."
"Which one?"
"The lover...lost on the moon, tending her garden alone."
"It's not quite like that, the story I mean."
Its what I remember from it. That, and the look in your eyes when you told it to me. I was reminded of that look a moment ago."
"And now?"
"I think the sadness just went away, Apsalar."
"I think you are right."

Their meeting put tears in my eyes. So did Urb finally admitting his love to Hellian. The way she reacted I thought she was about to punch Urb, only to have her reciprocate with Clasp beneath them going "What in the name of Hood is wrong with you two!?"

And of course, Hood,

Quote

"I've had enough of your justice"

While repeatedly smashing Reverence into the ground, even after she died. Hood was absolutely incredible in this book.

[Mott]

Quote

'No spiders,' Said Hellian, settling her head back on the bedroll. 'This is the best there is. This desert it's paradise...'

p491

I love the fact that she thinks it's a paradise as everyone has given up hope of finding water in time.

Quote

Banaschar spoke, and Aranict was shocked to see tears streaming down his cheeks. 'To the executioner's axe there are those who kneel, head bowed, and await their fate. Then there are those who fight, who strain, who cry out their defiance even as the blade descends.' He pointed a finger at Blistig. 'Now you will speak true, Fist: which one is Adjunct Tavore?'

p182

Quote

The things said and the things not said. In the space in between, a thousand worlds. A thousand worlds.

p194

Quote

'You know,' Fiddler said with a sidelong glance, 'if you wasn't here, Hedge, I'd have to invent you'

p824

Quote

I am a marine! A heroic soldier on a day of glory! Come to me and die!

p841 Corabb

Quote

Her smile flashed wider. 'I am the woman who stole the moon. oh, I see that you don't believe me, do you?'
'It's not that,' he replied. 'Fine, you stole it - but then you broke the fucking thing!'

p887

Quote

Six paces behind the two men, Rumjugs leaned close to Sweetlard. 'I had me some kittens once, you know.'
Sweetlard shot her an unsurprised look. 'Errant knows, you'll take coin from anybody, love.'

p414

Quote

Aw, shit. 'Who invited those hoary bastards?' He shot Stormy a glare. 'Was it you, O Carrier of Flint Fucking Swords?'

p708

Quote

"Emperor? Oh, that empire. So now you're a God? Oh dear, not shadow? Isn't it broken? Why did you have to pick a broken realm to rule? When your father was your age..."

p656 Shadowthrone's imitation of his mum.

Quote

'Brys, if an army must rally, one must presume it is in dire straits, yes? Well then, where better to hide than under the king's bed?'
'With all the other chickens,' added Bugg. 'Well now, sire, that's clever.'

p264 Their whole conversation about the new royal sigil was hilarious.

'Widdershits' made me laugh a lot. My book looks like some sort of multi-coloured hedgehog I have so many sticky note things marking pages.