He hesitated, then lifted his head and sniffed. “Have you been drinking?” The question was more curious than accusatory. “No,” Bast said. The innkeeper raised an eyebrow. “I’ve been tasting,” Bast said, emphasizing the word. “Tasting comes before drinking.

If your name is getting too heavy, you should have Kvothe give you a new one.

It’s not over if you’re still here,” Chronicler said. “It’s not a tragedy if you’re still alive.

Too much truth confuses the facts. Too much honesty makes you sound insincere.

Half a King is my favorite book by Joe Abercrombie so far, and that's saying something.

It wasn't even a good note. 'If you are reading this I am probably dead.' What sort of a note is that?

Just because I tread heavily on propriety's toes doesn't mean I can't play the game when it's of use to me.