Raymond E. Feist
Quotes by Raymond E. Feist
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It's the problem with having a logical mind and giving women the same credit for ability as men, he mused as he dismounted. You can't contrive reasons to keep them safe.
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My ancestors were conquerors, though now they are heroes in our history. Glancing at Amos, he said, But we wrote the history.
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History is written by victors,— said Duko. —But I have little use for history. It is the future with which I am concerned.
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All his life he has been in the shadow of Grandfather, and of the man for whom he was named....Then, Grandfather would tell us it has nothing to do with fame.—"He enjoyed the notoriety, though," said Dash."Agreed," said Jimmy. "But he gained it from being so bloody brilliant at what he did. He didn't set out to be the most fiendishly clever noble in history.""Maybe that's what Father knew from the start; it's just getting the job done and let history decide what history will decide," observed Dash.
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A hunt leader could not show fear, or let it linger in his stomach, for others would sense it soon enough, taste that fear and become possessed by it. They would hesitate when an order was given, and uncertainty would claim their life as readily as the blade of the enemy.
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The pride Kaspar had seen in his father's eyes, despite the admonishing words about foolish acts, had branded the boy for life. 'Never be afraid.' He knew that no matter what, any choice must be made fearlessly, or else all would be lost.
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Luck is when those who are prepared take advantage of the moment.
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Suddenly feeling overwhelmed, Talon said, 'It doesn't matter. They are all dead.' He felt moisture gathering in his eyes and blinked. 'It's been a while since I've felt that.'Caleb nodded. 'It never goes away, completely. But you'll discover other things in life.
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why do I want to appear to be drinking more than I am?''Make it a habit. Men in their cups are fools, more often than not. And it can be wise to look the fool at times.
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Robert had taught him to keep his thoughts in the present or near future, for as Robert had told him, To dwell in the past is to live in regret.
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The ways of the heart are complex.— He looked out at the ocean again. —The waves churn and break upon the rocks, Talon. So do human feelings. Passion can be a man's undoing. With passion must come wisdom; otherwise, your enemies have a weapon to use against you.
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Don't assume the world evolved in the order in which you discovered it.
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But should you ever come to a time when you need to say something upon my behalf, say this, 'The last truth is that there is no magic.
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Life is problems. Living is solving problems.
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Don't assume the world evolved in the order in which you discovered it.
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But should you ever come to a time when you need to say something upon my behalf, say this, 'The last truth is that there is no magic.
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A hunt leader could not show fear, or let it linger in his stomach, for others would sense it soon enough, taste that fear and become possessed by it. They would hesitate when an order was given, and uncertainty would claim their life as readily as the blade of the enemy.
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Luck is when those who are prepared take advantage of the moment.
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Suddenly feeling overwhelmed, Talon said, 'It doesn't matter. They are all dead.' He felt moisture gathering in his eyes and blinked. 'It's been a while since I've felt that.'Caleb nodded. 'It never goes away, completely. But you'll discover other things in life.
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All his life he has been in the shadow of Grandfather, and of the man for whom he was named....Then, Grandfather would tell us it has nothing to do with fame.—"He enjoyed the notoriety, though," said Dash."Agreed," said Jimmy. "But he gained it from being so bloody brilliant at what he did. He didn't set out to be the most fiendishly clever noble in history.""Maybe that's what Father knew from the start; it's just getting the job done and let history decide what history will decide," observed Dash.
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