Quotes from Jan Guillou

no one could see whether he was praying or sleeping, although the latter was more likely.

Since Svarte and Kol had not a single word to say about this matter, their conversation died out.

When you raise a sword, don't think about who are you going to kill, but who are you going to spare.

a seed of evil dwells primarily in humans and their thoughts and not in visible reality.

As Arn expected, the venison tasted tough and dry and unspiced except for salt, which had been liberally applied.

I wanted to conquer your heart, not to stop it.

For the true victory,neither enemies nor allies don't die without difference

en el Cantar de los Cantares, 8, 6-8.

there's nothing more important than making a faith reasonable

Das Problem war nur, dass Karin zu wenig über die Leute wusste, die sie in ihren Büchern verurteilen wollte.

Erlend also thought that he would undoubtedly make Father Henri very happy with this story, and that his industriousness and exactitude in carrying out this task might also shorten his wait to be admitted as a full brother in the Cistercian order.

In any case, it couldn't hurt to be the bearer of such marvellous news.

Silver is stronger than the sword, and people married to a family of each other draw sword on each other.

Fortitudo/sapientia - strength and bravery/wisdom and humility

I see that you are not happy with our command,' said the archbishop. 'No, Your Grace. I've tried to acquit myself well here at the cloister, and I don't mean to boast in any way when I say that, but I can honestly argue that I've done my best,' said Arn, crushed.

What had happened could not be interpreted any other way.

a dream is Lord's gift which we're obligated to manage well.

I've given them an offer which they could hardly refuse.

It was a clan that they would be wise to count a friend rather than a foe.

We win, and they celebrate victory. We share business , like always is.

I've made myself a donkey tonight... The only fortune with me, as a donkey is that, unlike other donkeys, I understand when I'm wrong.

the Lord's paths often transpire the human's reason.

one who builds builds himself strong enough,shall not be attacked

a man becomes swift in his mind when he needs to work with his head.