I began reading everyhing in the family library. Kidnapped, Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe. And of course, if you're running out of books to read you can always read Shakespeare.
Robin HobbWhen both my editors say 'This is really bad, you need to change this,' I ignore that at my peril.
Robin HobbOne can only walk so far from one's true self before the bond either snaps, or pulls one back.
Robin HobbUseless to worry until we find outselves blocked. ... If it happens, then we must simply find a way around it. It may slow us down. But we will never get there at all if we stand still and worry.
Robin HobbWhen you cut pieces out of the truth to avoid looking like a fool you end up looking like a moron instead.
Robin HobbEveryone thinks that courage is about facing death without flinching. But almost anyone can do that. Almost anyone can hold their breath and not scream for as long as it takes to die. True courage is about facing life without flinching. I don't mean the times when the right path is hard, but glorious at the end. I'm talking about enduring the boredom, the messiness, and the inconvenience of doing what is right. ~Amber
Robin Hobb