R. A. Salvatore Quotes about Character

Is yours an honest lament? ... Most are not, you know. Most self-imposed burdens are founded on misperceptions. We - at least we of sincere character - always judge ourselves by stricter standards than we expect others

Is yours an honest lament? ... Most are not, you know. Most self-imposed burdens are founded on misperceptions. We - at least we of sincere character - always judge ourselves by stricter standards than we expect others to abide by. It is a curse, I suppose, or a blessing, depending on how one views it... Take it as a blessing, my friend, an inner calling that forces you to strive to unattainable heights.

R. A. Salvatore

Character, Blessing, Self

A king is a man strong of character and conviction who leads by example and truly cares for the suffering of his people,not a brute who rules simply because he is the strongest.

R. A. Salvatore

Strong, Kings, Character

R.A. Salvatore (2009). “The Crystal Shard: The Legend of Drizzt”, p.118, Wizards of the Coast

Definitely they write themselves. It's an amazing experience. It's like the characters have come alive and are sitting on my shoulder talking to me, telling me their tales.

R. A. Salvatore

Writing, Character, Talking

Because in fantasy perhaps more than in any other genre, the character is rewarded for making the right choices and punished for making the bad. Ask Boromir.

R. A. Salvatore

Character, Choices, Fantasy

Philip Athans, R.A. Salvatore (2010). “The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction: 6 Steps to Writing and Publishing Your Bestseller!”, p.7, Adams Media

In the past, TSR and now Wizards of the Coast have asked me to do game stats for my characters, and I'm never comfortable doing that. It's all relative after all.

R. A. Salvatore

Character, Past, Games

Interview with Dag Rambraut, www.sffworld.com. June 22, 2001.