Robert Jordan Quotes - Page 7

A slow horse does not always reach the end of the journey.

Once you decide to gut a fish, there's no use waiting till it rots.

It seems to me that kings and queens can be fools when they forget what they are and act like who they are, but they're worse when they only remember what they are and forget who.

Dance with her, and she will forgive much. Dance well, and she will forgive anything.

Men," Thom murmured. "Men who shook the pillars of heaven and rocked the world on its foundations." He shook his head. "It doesn't matter. Forget about them. They are dust now.

To lead is neither to push or pull.

The way back will come but once. Be steadfast.

You have to have talent to some extent - I certainly hope I have talent - but you have to have luck as well. Once you get that first shot, that will get you noticed for the rest of your books and that will give the rest of your books a better chance.

Juilin," she asked hesitantly, "what were you going to do with the salt and cooking oil? Not exactly," she added more quickly. "Just a general idea." He looked at her for a moment. "I do not know. But they did not, either. That is the trick of it; their minds made up worse then I ever could. I have seen a tough man break when I sent for a basket of figs and some mice.

A flapping tongue has killed more men than sudden storms ever did.

I do not like odd things until I can understand them.

As my Lord says, my Lord's leg is not a side of beef. Thank you, my Lord, for instructing me.

Duty is heavy as a mountain, death is light as a feather.

I will hate the man you choose because he is not me, and love him if he makes you smile. No woman deserves the sure knowledge of widow’s black as her brideprice, you least of all.

The Golden Crane flies for Tarmon Gai'don!

The leaf lives its appointed time, and does not struggle against the wind that carries it away. The leaf does no harm, and finally falls to nourish new leaves. So it should be with all men and women.

You break your neck, and I’ll see it mended just so I can break it again.

Pessimism, she is a fond friend of yours, yes?" - That's uncalled for. I barely know her. Mere acquaintances, at best.

When a woman says she will obey you, of her own will, it is time to sleep lightly and watch your back.

There's no time for winking at the men when you're busy bailing the boat.

Perrin, my father says a general can take care of the living or weep for the dead, but he cannot do both.

A man should never give promises in bed.

If you ask the lion to protect from from wolves, you have only chosen to end in one belly instead of another.

The arrogance of men never ceases to amaze me. You all think everything has to do with you, and every woman has to desire you.

A wise ruler takes advice, but should never be seen to take it. Let them think you know more than you do. It will not harm them, and it will help you.