Judge Holden Quotes

“That man who sets himself the task of singling out the thread of order from the tapestry will by the decision alone have taken charge of the world and it is only by such taking charge that he will effect a way to dictate the terms of his own fate.”

“It makes no difference what men think of war, said the judge. War endures.”

“Men of God and men of war have strange affinities.”

“War was always here.”

“He never sleeps, the judge. He is dancing, dancing. He says that he will never die.”

“Men are born for games. Nothing else.”

“War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner.”

“The man who believes that the secrets of the world are forever hidden lives in mystery and fear. Superstition will drag him down.”