The Riftwar Saga Quotes

“Find where the sound ends and silence begins. Then exist in that moment, for there will you find your secret centre of being, the perfect place of peace within yourself.”
― Raymond E. Feist, The Complete Riftwar Saga Trilogy: Magician, Silverthorn, A Darkness at Sethanon

“Tis a wise thing to know what is wanted, and wiser still to know when ’tis achieved,’ said Dolgan. ‘True. And still wiser to know when it is unachievable, for then striving is folly.”
― Raymond E. Feist, The Complete Riftwar Saga Trilogy: Magician, Silverthorn, A Darkness at Sethanon

“The elf motioned Pug toward a gigantic platform. “There is much you must learn. A year shall you abide with us, and when you leave, you will come to power and understanding you only glimpse now. Without that teaching, you will not be able to survive the coming battle. With it, you may save two worlds.”
― Raymond E. Feist, The Riftwar Saga

“What is this place? Who are you, and how did you know I was coming here?”
“We know many things, son of Crydee. You are here because it is time for you to face that greatest of terrors, what you call the Enemy. You are here to learn. We are here to teach.”
― Raymond E. Feist, The Riftwar Saga

“Pug’s guide raised his hands to his hood and slowly lowered it. Pug’s eyes widened in wonder, for before him stood a creature unmistakable to one reared upon Midkemia. Pug’s expression was one of open disbelief and he was nearly speechless. Before him stood an old elf, who with a slight smile said, “Welcome to Elvardein, Milamber of the Assembly. Or would you prefer to be called Pug of Crydee? We have been expecting you.”
― Raymond E. Feist, The Riftwar Saga

“The old warrior reared up, like a startled horse, and Pug’s own mount shied away. “Then, mad black one, northward go. Death waits there. Find that out you shall. Those who in the ice live none welcome, and the Lasura no contest with madmen seek. Those who do a mad one harm are by the gods harm done. Touched by the gods you are.” He dashed off.”
― Raymond E. Feist, The Riftwar Saga

“The most wise and powerful, numbering the greatest Spellweavers and scholars, were the eldar. They were the caretakers for all that their masters had plundered from across the cosmos, arcane works, mystical knowledge, artifacts, and riches. It was they who first began fashioning what is now Elvandar, lending it magic aspect.”
― Raymond E. Feist, The Riftwar Saga

“No, Pug. There are many ways to love someone. Sometimes we want love so much, we’re not too choosy about who we love. Other times we make love such a pure and noble thing, no poor human can ever meet our vision. But for the most part, love is a recognition, an opportunity to say, “There is something about you I cherish.” It doesn’t entail marriage, or even physical love.”
― Raymond E. Feist, The Complete Riftwar Saga Trilogy: Magician, Silverthorn, A Darkness at Sethanon