David Eddings Quotes

Just because you can do something doesn't necessarily mean that you should.

Who owns a man, Durnik? the blond young man asked sadly. The one who rules him, or the one who pays him?

The Orb is not of itself evil. Evil is a thing that lies only in the hearts and minds of men--and of Gods, also.--Aldur

It's really a very simple arrangement, little mother. He fully understands that either they get healthy, or he gets sick. That sort of encourages him to do his best.

A great blow it was,' he said in expensive tones, 'worthy of the mightiest warrior and truly struck upon the nose of the foe. The bright blood flew, and the enemy was dismayed and overcame. Like a her...

A day in which you learn something isn't a complete loss.

Consistency is the defense of a small mind

Mandorallen turned to Barak. If it please thee, my Lord, he requested politely, deliver my challenge as soon as they approach us. Barak shrugged. It's your skin, he noted. He eyed the advancing knight...

Nothing that's really worthwhile should be easy, Belgarion. If it's easy, we don't value it...--Eriond

Nobles and peasants marry early. Businessmen tend to wait.

You're going to be a father. Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I'll throw up again.

I could insist that somebody take me to her so I can obey her orders.I think you might choke on that one, Zakath, Silk said lightly. Obey is a difficult concept for someone in your position.He's an ir...

We are all children, Kheldar.--Cyradis

We're all entitled to a little stupidity now and then. --Beldin

You're going to keep making these mistakes as long as you keep carrying your brain in the same scabbard with your sword, Lelldorin.

I taught in a small teacher's college for three or four years, at which point all the administrators got a pay raise and the teaching faculty didn't.

I want a sword not a knitting needle-Kalen

Only in the surrender of the light could the darkness prevail.

I get up at an unholy hour in the morning my work day is completed by the time the sun rises. I have a slightly bad back which has made an enormous contribution to American literature.

Operating by trial and error mostly, we've evolved a tacitly agreed upon list of the elements that make for a good fantasy. The first decision the aspiring fantasist must make is theological. King Art...