“Too many of us take great pains with what we ingest through our mouths, and far less with what we partake of through our ears and eyes.”
― The Way of Kings
― The Way of Kings
“Knowing your own ignorance is the first step to enlightenment.”
― The Wise Man's Fear
― The Wise Man's Fear
“We follow the codes not because they bring gain, but because we loathe the people we would otherwise become.”
― The Way of Kings
― The Way of Kings
“Books are a poor substitute for female companionship, but they are easier to find.”
― The Wise Man's Fear
― The Wise Man's Fear
“You know, I met a wise man centuries ago in China who said to me, ‘He who lets fear rule him, has fear for a master. (Acheron)
Confucius? (Talon)
No, Minh-Quan. He was a fisherman who used to sell what I’m told was the best zong zi ever made. (Acheron)”
― Night Embrace
Confucius? (Talon)
No, Minh-Quan. He was a fisherman who used to sell what I’m told was the best zong zi ever made. (Acheron)”
― Night Embrace
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