The Widow's Fate Quotes

“Water doesn’t complain. When a boulder falls in a river, the water finds a way around it. What stands in the way becomes the way. Just as nature takes every obstacle, every impediment, and works around it—turns it to its purpose, incorporates it into itself—so, too, a canny poisoner can turn each setback into the raw means to achieve her goal. ​— ​ANKARETTE TRYNEOWY”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Widow's Fate

“The fear of pain does more harm than pain itself.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Widow's Fate

“Every decision you make narrows the future. It alters future choices, reduces options. One must be very wise and consider the long-term consequences. But you can also commit injustice by doing nothing.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Widow's Fate

“Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay. Falsehood by haste and uncertainty. We make our greatest mistakes when we are rushed.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Widow's Fate

“What worries you masters you. That is one of the greatest lessons I have learned so far in life. What they taught us in the poisoner school is true. You have power over your mind, nothing else. Not outside events. Not other people. Realize this, and you will always find strength. It was true then. It is true now. Fear is just an emotion some choose to hide behind.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Widow's Fate

“I’ve found that it is better to listen than to speak. And when speaking, say only what is necessary and in few words. I learn more by listening. People reveal themselves in what they say and how they say it.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Widow's Fate

“When one has had a sip from the cup of power, it is impossible to forget the taste.”
― Jeff Wheeler, The Widow's Fate