# Quote — David Gemmell, Quest for Lost Heroes

> A warrior has only one true friend: himself. So he feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks skill, he practises. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in the strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.

- Author: [David Gemmell](https://www.leafyquotes.com/david-gemmell.md)
- Book: [Quest for Lost Heroes](https://www.leafyquotes.com/david-gemmell/quest-for-lost-heroes.md)
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