“All events, no matter how earthshaking or bizarre, are diluted within moments of their occurrence by the continuance of the necessary routines of day-to-day living.”
― Assassin's Apprentice
― Assassin's Apprentice
“It is very hard for evil to take hold of the unconsenting soul.”
― A Wizard of Earthsea
― A Wizard of Earthsea
“Ninety percent of all problems are caused by people being assholes.”
“What causes the other ten percent?” asked Kizzy.
“Natural disasters,” said Nib.”
― The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
“What causes the other ten percent?” asked Kizzy.
“Natural disasters,” said Nib.”
― The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
“Men rarely see their own actions as unjustified.”
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
“Men cannot grieve as dogs do. But they grieve for many years.”
― Assassin's Apprentice
― Assassin's Apprentice
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