The Poisoner's Enemy (Kingfountain, #0.4)

by Jeff Wheeler

“How many times have I told you that your thoughts create your destiny? Does a boulder stop the river from flowing? No, water finds its way around it. The Fountain delivers to us that which we secretly want. With perseverance and commitment, we may achieve all that we desire.

Never shout when a firm voice will do. Never a firm voice when a whisper suffices. Never a whisper if a sigh says it all. And sometimes a glance is powerful enough to convey the true meaning.

Water always makes its own path. Sometimes it stays in the known riverbanks. Sometimes it runs amok and carves new ground. Water is always changing.

you. Sometimes we fear the worst in others to keep from seeing the truth about ourselves.”

She had been trained that praise was a sweetness no one ever lost the craving for. It was best not to be too fond of it. The best way to do that was to share the credit with others.

Warrewik is rich, and yet people distrust him now because of what he’s done. Once you’ve sold your integrity, you cannot buy it back.”