"There's a purity to the struggle to reach a peak. You leave your world behind and take only what you need. For a creature like me there is nothing closer to redemption."

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Source: Mark Lawrence (2012). “King of Thorns”, p.75, Penguin

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Mark Lawrence is a renowned fantasy author known for his dark and gritty narratives, particularly in 'The Broken Empire' series.

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