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“Asking to hold a musician’s instrument is roughly similar to asking to kiss a man’s wife.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

“I knew from my previous discussions with Ben that you needed money or brains to get into the University. The more of one you had, the less of the other you needed.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

“I’m sorry? Congratulations?” He made a shy smile at me. “Do I buy you a bandage or a beer?”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear

“Re’lar Ambrose, are you a donkey?”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

“When a man gives you a rose what you see may not be what he intends. You may think he sees you as delicate or frail. Perhaps you dislike a suitor who considers you all sweet and nothing else. Perhaps the stem is thorned, and you assume he thinks you likely to hurt a hand too quick to touch. But if he trims the thorns you might think he has no liking for a thing that can defend itself with sharpness.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

“Dianne is like a waterfall of spark pouring off a sharp iron edge that God is holding to the grindstone.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

“Finding the right analogy is as hard as…” I put on a thoughtful expression. “As hard as…” I made an inarticulate grasping gesture.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

“Just a little meddling with dark forces better left alone,” I said lightly, holding up the burning shingle.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

“There are names for people who take advantage of women who are not in full control of themselves, and none of those names will ever rightfully be applied to me.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

“Still water wasn’t cruel and wasn’t kind. It didn’t care whether you swam or drowned.”
― Frances Hardinge, A Face Like Glass

“I spotted Elodin’s name, then ran my finger back to where the title of the class was listed in fresh dark ink: “Introduction to Not Being a Stupid Jackass.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear

“I’m nervous as a new whore,” I said.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear

“I decided lounging was probably similar to relaxing, but with more money in your pocket.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear

“I freaked out because I hate the words Everything will be okay. Mom’s death is not a broken cup we can clean up. I know you can make most things better, even really serious things. If you fail a grade, you can make it up. If you lose your job, you can find another one. If you go to jail, you can do your sentence and get out. But dead is dead. There’s no way to make it okay.”
― Catherine Austen, Walking Backward

“In that case,” I said, “go fuck yourself.” Which she could actually, literally do, in fact.”
― Ann Leckie, Ancillary Justice

“To light a candle is to cast a shadow . . .”
― Ursula K. Le Guin, A Wizard of Earthsea