Simon looked at the world differently. He was the sort to notice the number plate of the car hurtling toward him. The rest of us would be busy getting out of the way.
“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.”
― The Wise Man's Fear
― The Wise Man's Fear
“Just a little meddling with dark forces better left alone,” I said lightly, holding up the burning shingle.”
― The Name of the Wind
― 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.”
― The Name of the Wind
― The Name of the Wind
“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.”
― Walking Backward
― Walking Backward
“I decided lounging was probably similar to relaxing, but with more money in your pocket.”
― The Wise Man's Fear
― The Wise Man's Fear
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