Robert Jordan Quotes

1948–2007 United States

Robert Jordan was the pen name of James Oliver Rigney, Jr. (October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007), under which he is best known as the author of the bestselling The Wheel of Time fantasy series. He also wrote under the name Reagan O'Neal.

United States
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Also known as: The Wheel of Time, Twot

Random Robert Jordan quote

215 quotes

The fact that the price must be paid is proof it is worth paying.

The Eye of the World (1990)

The best lie is often one too ridiculous to be taken for a lie.

The Eye of the World (1990)

Humankind is made for uncertainty, struggle, choice and change.

The Shadow Rising (1992)

Not thinking about a thorn doesn’t make it hurt your foot less.

The Fires of Heaven (1993)

Even a queen stubs her toe, but a wise woman watches the path.

The Fires of Heaven (1993)

There’s no point letting honey age too long before you eat it.

The Fires of Heaven (1993)

A flapping tongue can put you in the net instead of the fish.

The Fires of Heaven (1993)

When the honey’s out of the comb, there’s no putting it back.

The Fires of Heaven (1993)

A gnarled old branch dulls the blade that severs a sapling.

The Fires of Heaven (1993)

Most of those we call heroes only did what they had to do.

The Dragon Reborn (1991)

The pike does not ask the frog’s permission before dining.

Lord of Chaos (1994)

The more tragic things get, the more I feel like laughing.

The Gathering Storm (2009)

Caution once forgotten could be forgotten once too often.

Lord of Chaos (1994)

If it hurts too much, make it hurt someone else instead.

Lord of Chaos (1994)

Women do not become exhausted, they only exhaust others.

Lord of Chaos (1994)

A jealous wife is like a hornets’ nest in your mattress.

A Crown of Swords (1996)

If you plan for the worst, all surprises are pleasant.

The Shadow Rising (1992)

A fool puts a burr under the saddle before she rides.

The Fires of Heaven (1993)

Trust is as slippery as a basket of eels sometimes.

The Dragon Reborn (1991)

A beautiful battle is one you don't have to fight.

Knife of Dreams (2005)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Robert Jordan (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.