Wizards First Rule: People are Stupid

Reasons are the spoils of victory. When you've destroyed the enemy, then your leaders write down the reasons in books, and give moving speeches about them. If you've done your job, then there aren't any of the enemy left to dispute your leader's reasons. At least not until the next war.

Perception was easily accomplished, required little effort, and it never had to stand the test of reality.

Life for the strongest. There is no sympathy for the slain, only admiration for the winner's strength.

I thought I was going to die there, alone. I thought I would never see you again." He seemed to shake off the memory and leaned back on an elbow, gazing at her with a lop-sided smile on his face. "The Shadrin left some scars that aren't healed yet. But I would have to take off my pants to show them to you." "Really?" Kahlan gave a throaty laugh. "I think I better have a look... to see if everything is all right.

I never could understand why some writers treat women as helpless. Every woman I know is strong in her own unique way.

I am who I am; no more, no less.