The Wise Man's Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2)

by Patrick Rothfuss

We love what we love. Reason does not enter into it. In many ways, unwise love is the truest love. Anyone can love a thing because. That’s as easy as putting a penny in your pocket. But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and pure and perfect.

Books are a poor substitute for female companionship, but they are easier to find.

“The poorer you are, the more your pride is worth.