Every gift is edged.

“No-one chooses me. I do not give anyone that right. I am Karsa Orlong of the Te…”

“Trull watched Cotillion walk through the archway, and the Tiste Edur's gaze fel…”

“First lesson when dealing with Karsa Orlong," she murmured. "Expect the unexpec…”

“Life's final lesson,the only truthful one buried beneath a layered skein of del…”