I had long wondered, Lan said to Tam. About the man who had given Rand that heron-marked blade. I wondered if he had truly earned it. Now I know. Lan raised his own sword in salute.
I doubt you can understand the magnitude of the stupidity in your statement
Hammar moved to stand beside Galad, still groaning on the ground and trying to push himself up. The warder raised his voice to shout, Who was the greatest blademaster of all time?’From the throats of...
Do you believe a man must be hard? she asked. She was taking a chance. Or strong? By her tone, she left no doubt she saw a difference.Again Sorilea touched the tray; the smallest of smiles might have...
But it was an ending.
Bloody ashes, woman. This isn't a metaphor for anything! It's just boots.
A wise ruler takes advice, but should never be seen to take it. Let them think you know more than you do. It will not harm them, and it will help you.
A man who trusts everyone is a fool and a man who trusts no one is a fool. We are all fools if we live long enough.
Of them? Mat spluttered. Light! Two! Oh, burn me! He's the luckiest man in the world or the biggest fool since creation!
Your body is only clothing. Your flesh will wither, but you are your heart and mind, and they do not change except to grow stronger.
You're not asking me to guess the mind of Matrim Cauthon, are you? Elayne asked. I'm convinced that Mat only acts simple so that people will let him get away with more.
You'll use it, boy, and as long as you hate using it, you will use it more wisely than most men would. Wait. If ever you don't hate it any longer, then will be the time to throw it as far as you can a...
You wish me to tell you all of my secrets? I am grateful, but I am not in love.
You ride to battle? Karede asked.I was thinking more of a saunter, Mat said. He shook his head. I need a feel for what Demandred is doing...I'm going out there, Karede, and putting you fellows between...
You didn't listen to me, Lan whispered. One last lesson. The hardest. Demandred struck, and Lan saw his opening. Lan lunged forward placing Demandred's sword point against his own side and ramming him...
There's an old saying in the Two Rivers Rand said dryly. 'The louder a man tells you he's honest, the harder you must hold on to your purse.' Another said, The fox often offers to give the duck its po...
There was a wild light in his eyes. Bring your lightnings, Aes Sedai. I will dance with them.
The more power a man held, the more likely he was to be an idiot with it.
Thank you, the young mother said again. Thank you.The Black Tower protects, Logain heard himself say. Always.I will send him to you to be tested when he is of age, the woman promised, holding her son....
Relax, lad. Take life as it comes. Run when you have to, fight when you must, rest when you can.