Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth #2)

by Terry Goodkind

you are thinking of the problem, and not the solution. Isn’t that what you always say: Think of the solution, not the problem?”

The mark of a wise person is being able to reach beyond for the truth, to admit they can learn more than they already know.”

“Sometimes, that’s all life is: one desperate act after another.”

If you ever give up, Kahlan, you are lost. Fight with every breath. With the last, if you must, but don’t give up. Not ever. Don’t hand them victory. Fight with what you have to the last breath.”

“Of most importance is that you learn to accept yourself. If you do not do this, you will harm the most vital part of yourself: your free will. If you act without understanding, you could cast yourself into the chaos.

“The Second Rule is that the greatest harm can result from the best intentions.

“Good intentions, being kind, can encourage the lazy, and motivate sound minds to become indolent. The more help you give them, the more help they need. As long as your kindness is open-ended, they never gain discipline, dignity, or self-reliance. Your kindness impoverishes their humanity.

“Wizard’s Second Rule: the greatest harm can result from the best intentions. Violation can cause anything from discomfort, to disaster, to death.