Terry Goodkind Quotes - Page 7

Teachings that defy reason defy reality; what defies reality defies life. Defying life is embracing death.

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

I hate telling that story to people who've been struggling for years.

You have one Mord-Sith and one Mother Confessor, here, both in very bad moods. I would suggest you not give us an excuse to lose our temper, or we may never find it again in your lifetime." -Kahlan Amnell

Even a foolish old woman like me knows that lazy people don't think for themselves; they only think about themselves.

Alone, he must bear the weight of a sin he dare not confess to the one person he loves…and has lost.

The sun has already set on the days we made those choices. We must concentrate on what we can do tomorrow; we can't relive yesterday.

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.

He put the box in Kahlan's lap. As she picked it up, she gave him the biggest smile he had ever seen. Before he even knew what he had done, he had leaned over and given Kahlan a quick kiss. Her eyes went wide, and she didn't kiss him back, but the feel of her lips shocked him into realizing what he had done. Oh. Sorry," he said. She laughed. "Forgiven.

We don't want to lose you Lord Rahl. We don't want to go back to way things were." She sounded on the verge of tears. "We like being able to do simple things, like make a joke, and laugh. We could never do such things before. We always lived in fear that if we said the wrong thing we would be beaten, or worse. Now that we have seen another way, we don't want to go back to that. If you throw your life away for the Midlands, then we will.- Cara

Boundary wardens, Zedd thought, were tougher than they had a right to be.

I’m warning you, stay back! This sword has magic.' 'Magic!' the dragon gasped in mock fright. It put a claw to its breast. 'Oh, please, brave man, don’t slay me with your magic sword!

But this was no ordinary chicken. This chicken was evil manifest.

I'm surprised you don't know more about magic, Sister Verna. There is a word that is magic. It can accomplish more than you might think. Maybe you have heard it before. It is the word 'please.

Kahlan ambled toward the door. "Well, my breasts aren't as large as yours Berdine." She slowed as she passed Raina. "I think Raina's hands would fit mine better.

The training of a Mord-Sith takes years - to learn to handle the pain. I guess it's also why only women are Mord-Sith, men are too weak.

Richard thought a moment. "I don't know, but we have to get across the pass. We're too tired to have to spend tonight fighting shadows again. We must get to the Midlands before dark. And this time, I promise I won't let go of your hand." Kahlan smiled and squeezed his hand. I won't let go of yours either.

No one ever goes into battle thinking God is on the other side.

History is rarely made by reasonable men.

I've always said fantasy is sort of 'stealth philosophy'.

To question me onceis a simple mistake, Lieutenant. Twice is treason. We execute traitors.-Kahlan

Ever since I was really little, I've had characters that were in my mind.

Wizard's Second Rule The greatest harm can result from the best intentions.

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

Wizard's Third Rule Passion rules reason, For better or for worse.