The Malloreon

"I'd like to take a look at this person who thinks he's big enough to fill Bear-Shoulders' shoes."

"It's what I do. Every time there's something so dangerous that no rational human would ever attempt it, they send for me."

"[Talking about his servants always following him] It stopped being so convenient when one of them threw a knife at my back."

"The fire wasn't real. That's all evil ever really is, an illusion."

"[About war] Why do people do that?"

"Besides, I'm old enough not to be afraid of shadows."

"The word's gruel, Eriond, gruel."

"Belgarath, no one has ever seen me steal something."

"This is all well and good, but if anyone calls them little nippers, I think I'll scream."

"'Zakath: [About politics] It's quite simple. If you're still on the throne at the end of the day, you've won. If you're dead, you've lost, and each day is a brand new game."

"Poledra: How remarkable."

"Cyradis: If the choice was between you and Zandramas, I might be tempted to choose thee, as repayment for all the times she hath vexed me."