# Quote — David Gemmell, Quest for Lost Heroes

> Gentlemen, you are in sorry condition. But war will render you yet more sorry. The soldier will fight in mud and hail, snow and ice, drought and flood. It is rare that a warrior gets to fight in comfort.

- 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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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/david-gemmell/quest-for-lost-heroes/gentlemen-you-are

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