# Quote — David Gemmell, Quest for Lost Heroes

> 'I have no wish to argue, Father. Yet it must be said that the monks exist here in peace and security only because of the swords of the defenders. I do not belittle your views — I wish all men shared them. But they do not. ... if all men and women lived as you and I, there would be no children, and no humanity. What then would be the Will of the Source?'

- 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/i-have-no-wish

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> 'Why must I have the Piglet?' 'Because you are the best.' 'I do not understand.' 'Teach him.' 'And who teaches me?' ' As an officer, my lord, you will have many men under your command and not all will be gifted. You must learn to use each man to his best advantage ...'

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