Robert Jordan Quotes

The leaf lives its appointed time, and does not struggle against the wind that carries it away. The leaf does no harm, and finally falls to nourish new leaves. So it should be with all men. And women.

The best lie is often one too ridiculous to be taken for a lie.

There are things worth fighting for.

If a woman does need a hero, she needs him today, not tomorrow.

The pike does not ask the frog’s permission before dining.

A bloody hero. Thom, if I ever look like acting the hero again, you kick me."
"And what would you have done differently?"
"Just kick me!

[Aviendha] didn't trust change. It couldn't be spotted or stabbed; it was more silent than any scout, more deadly than any assassin. No, she'd never trust it, but she would accept it.

Men often mistake killing and revenge for justice. They seldom have the stomach for justice.

No wine for me. Strange enough things happen when my head is clear. I want to know the difference.

Most of those we call heroes only did what they had to do.

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.

It is the enemy you underestimate who kills you.

Honor? Maybe they're letting him sleep on silk, but a prisoner is still a prisoner.

Pride fills me. I am sick with the pride that destroyed me.

To fight the raven you may make alliance with the serpent until the battle is done.