Taren Ferry folk had a reputation for slyness and trickery. If you shook hands with a Taren Ferry man, people said, you counted your fingers afterwards.
Robert JordanWhen a woman says she will obey you, of her own will, it is time to sleep lightly and watch your back.
Robert JordanYou can never know everything, and part of what you know is always wrong. A portion of wisdom lies in knowing that. A portion of courage lies in going on anyway.
Robert JordanBut men often mistake killing and revenge for justice. They seldom have the stomach for justice.
Robert JordanWhy didn't you guess this would happen?" Elayne demanded. He looked at her, expressionless. One side of his mouth twitched up, then he pulled his hat down, shading his eyepatch. "Light," Elayne said. "You knew. You spent this whole week planning with us, and you knew the entire time you'd throw it out with the dishwater.
Robert Jordan