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"In war, when a commander becomes so bereft of reason and perspective that he fails to understand the dependence of arms on Divine guidance, he no longer deserves victory."

"In war there is no prize for runner-up."

"Look now -- in all of history men have been taught that killing of men is an evil thing not to be countenanced. Any man who kills must be destroyed because this is a great sin, maybe the worst we know. And then we take a soldier and put murder in his hands and we say to him, "use it well, use it wisely." We put no checks on him. Go out and kill as many of a certain kind or classification of your brothers as you can. And we will reward you for it because it is a violation of your early training."

"That's the attractive thing about war, said Rosewater. "Absolutely everybody gets a little something."

"Take the diplomacy out of war and the thing would fall flat in a week."
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"Tigerclaw stared in disbelief. Was the life of his son dependent on an ancient medicine cat and an arrogant kittypet?"

"He gave his life to save the thing that mattered most to him: his Clanmates, he meowed softly. 'He truly has the stars at his paws now. You will see him again, when it is time."

"I like being on my own. I mean, I'm sure a Pack's best for some dogs, but I've walked alone since I left my Pup Pack. I can look after myself."

"Mapleshade: 'Your punishment is complete now, Crookedstar. You have lost everything.' Crookedstar: 'No, Mapleshade. You're wrong. I still have a clan that I love and am proud to lead. And now... ...now everything precious to me is here, in StarClan. My family is waiting here for me, when my ninth life has passed. It's you who have lost. You have no power over me anymore.' Mapleshade: 'I have destroyed you!' Crookedstar: 'No, Mapleshade. I still have the cats that I loved. You have nothing and no one."

"Fireheart dashed to the warrior's side. Cloudtail was standing stiff - legged, every hair in his pelt on end as if he were facing an enemy. His eyes were fixed on the limp heap of tabby fur huddled at his paws.'Why, Fireheart?' Cloudtail wailed. 'Why her?'Fireheart knew, but rage and grief made it hard to speak. 'Because Tigerstar wants the pack to get a taste of cat blood, ' he rasped. The dead cat lying in front of them was Brindleface."

"It's been so hard! she whispered. 'I don't know what our destiny is!Cloudstar bent his head toward her. 'Your destiny is what you make it, Leafstar."
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