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Quotes from Lord Foul's Bane — Stephen R. Donaldson

born 1947 United States

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It was clear to all there gathered that power is a dreadful thing, and that knowledge of power dims the seeing of the wise.

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

Ah, it is hard to take pride in human history.

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

A good laugh, Covenant sighed morosely. Did I do a whole life’s laughing in that little time?

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

In accepting a gift you honor the giver.

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

“That was a joke. Or a metaphor.” Covenant made another effort to turn his sarcasm into humor. “I can never tell the difference.”

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

I admit the desire. But do not tempt me. Power has a way of revenging itself upon its usurpers.

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

All you need to avoid despair is irremediable stupidity or unlimited stubbornness.

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

In war men pass like shadows that stain the grass,
Leaving their lives upon the green:
While Earth bewails the crimson sheen,
Men’s dreams and stars and whispers all helpless pass.

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

Don’t talk like a damned mystic. Say something I can understand.

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

It may be that hope misleads. But hate—hate corrupts. I have been too quick to hate. I become like what I abhor.

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

“Why? Why do you trust me?”
The Hirebrand’s eyes gleamed as if he were on the verge of tears, but he was smiling as he said, “You are a man who knows the value of beauty.”

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

“We have searched the seas, and have waited for the omens to come to pass.” Foamfollower paused to look thoughtfully at Covenant, then went on: “Ah, my Lords, omening is curious. So much is said—and so little made clear.”

Lord Foul's Bane (1977)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Stephen R. Donaldson (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.