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

by Patrick Rothfuss

“Remember: there are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”

We took the left turning of the path and he drew a breath. “There are two types of power: inherent and granted,” Alveron said, letting me know the topic of today’s conversation. “Inherent power you possess as a part of yourself. Granted power is lent or given by other people.” He looked sideways at me. I nodded.