If you don't think there is magic in writing, you probably won't write anything magical.

We should not be less than what we are.

Herein lies the heart and soul of the nations. Their right to be free men, Their desire to live in peace, Their courage to seek out truth, Herein lies the Sword of Shannara.

Who would you be but who you are?

Friendship doesn't have anything to do with shoring up weakness. It has to do with respect and consideration for those you care about. It has to do with wanting to give something back to those you admire.

Even after Sword was published, I was still only thinking about the next book, Elfstones.

It's better to die in pursuit of your dreams than to live a life without hope.