A Quote by Steven Erikson

Do mortal fools still measure the increments leading to their deaths, wagering pleasures against costs, persisting in the delusion that deeds have value, that the world and all the gods sit in judgment over every decision made or not made?

Steven Erikson

Quote Topics

Against Costs Deaths Decision Deeds Delusion Every Fools Gods Judgment Leading Made Measure Mortal Over Pleasures Sit Still Value World

Quote Author

Steven Erikson
Canadian - Novelist
Born: October 7, 1959

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