“Why do you have sons, if not to grow up and test their boldness? Boldness cannot be laid like bones in the sack. It must be driven and again shown on the light, each time stronger than the last. You’re mistaken if you think you can keep it, until you need it. It’s like everything else, that gives you strength. If you neglect it, your sack will be empty, when you need it the most.”

“Why do you have sons, if not to grow up and test their boldness? Boldness cannot be laid like bones in the sack. It must be driven and again shown on the light, each time stronger than the last. You’re mistaken if you think you can keep it, until you need it. It’s like everything else, that gives you strength. If you neglect it, your sack will be empty, when you need it the most.”

— Conn Iggulden