Stephen R. Donaldson Quotes

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The heart cherishes secrets not worth the telling

Stephen R. Donaldson
When last comes to last,
I have little power:
I am merely an urn. I hold the bone-sap of myself,
and watch the marrow burn.
When last comes to last,
I have little strength:
I am only a tool. I work its work; and in its hands
I am the fool.
When last comes to last,
I have little life.
I am simply a deed: an action done while courage holds:
a seed.

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He who waits for the sword to fall upon his neck will surely lose his head.

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Stone and sea are deep in life Two unalterable symbols of the world Permanence at rest And permanence in motion Participants in the power that remains

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Futility is the defining characteristic of life. Pain is proof of existence

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This you have to understand. There's only one way to hurt a man who's lost everything. Give him back something broken.

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Joy is in the ears that hear, not in the mouth that speaks. The wold has few stories glad in themselves, and we must have gay ears to defy Despite

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There is no life which does not possess its own importance, no life which may not be touched by greatness at any time — Yes, be touched by greatness and have a hand in it. (from The Mirror of Her Dreams)

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Alas for the Earth! We are overthrown and have no friend to redeem us. Beauty shall pass utterly from the Land

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It is wrong to ask for more than you give freely. In this way, we come to resemble what we hate.

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Despair and bitterness are not the only songs in the world

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One word more, a final caution: Do not forget whom to fear at the last. I have had to be content with killing and torment; but now my plans are laid, and I have begun. I shall not rest until I have eradicated hope from the Earth. Think on that, and be dismayed!

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When you've tried all the salves in the world and they don't work, you start thinking about fire

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"Go to hell," Covenant mumbled. "Don't you ever sleep?"
"The Bloodguard do not sleep."
"What?"
"No Bloodguard has slept since the Haruchai swore their Vow."
With an effort, Covenant pulled himself into a sitting position. He peered blearily at Bannor for a moment, then muttered, "You're already in hell."

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"And you require no answers", Foamfollower was laughing in his gladness, "You are sufficient to every question".

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Did I do a whole life's laughing in that little time?

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