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The only reason there’s such a thing as a morning in the first place is to keep night and afternoon from bumping into each other.-Kheldar – David Eddings

Call it my little gesture toward social conscience, but I like to think I’m teaching a certain number of people to read. Now that sounds pretentious! – David Eddings

I hesitate to predict whether this theory is true. But if the general opinion of Mankind is optimistic then we’re in for a period of extreme popularity for science fiction. – David Eddings

“It’s one of the advantages of being a woman. I get to do all sorts of unfair things, and you have to accept them because you’re too polite not to.–Polgara” ― David Eddings

“God save us from religion.” — David Eddings

“I want a sword not a knitting needle -Kalen.” — David Eddings

“Impatience is a poor substitute for a well-considered plan.” — David Eddings

“It’s gaudy, ugly, and in terribly bad taste. It does, however, suit my personality almost perfectly.”

— David Eddings

“Once you’ve decided that something’s absolutely true, you’ve closed your mind on it, and a closed mind doesn’t go anywhere. Question everything. That’s what education’s all about.” — David Eddings

“The unfortunate thing about working for yourself is that you have the worst boss in the world. I work every day of the year except at Christmas, when I work a half day.” — David Eddings

“When love is involved no sacrifice is too great.” — David Eddings

“When ignorance is bliss, there’s folly in wisdom.” — David Eddings

“It’s one of the advantages of being a woman. I get to do all sorts of unfair things, and you have to accept them because you’re too polite not to. – Polgara.” — David Eddings

“Women are almost always angry with men for one reason or another. It’s one of things you’ll have to get used to, as you get older.” — David Eddings

“Consistency is the defense of a small mind.” — David Eddings

“Now’s the time to be alive – to see it all happen, to be a part of it. That makes the blood race, and each breath is an adventure.” — David Eddings

“As long as I know that my motives are good, I’m Seldom very concerned with the opinions of others. -Mandorallen, Baron of Vo Mandor.” — David Eddings

“But there’s a world beyond what we can see and touch, and that world lives by its own laws. What may be impossible in this very ordinary world is very possible there, and sometimes the boundaries between the two worlds disappear, and then who can say what is possible and impossible?”

— David Eddings

I wrote a novel for my degree, and I’m very happy I didn’t submit that to a publisher. I sympathize with my professors who had to read it. – David Eddings

If the general opinion is pessimistic, fantasy is going to hold its own. – David Eddings

I have an unconscious burglar living in my mind: If I read something, it’s mine. – David Eddings

I’m a storyteller, not a prophet. I’m just interested in a good story. – David Eddings

Only in the surrender of the light could the darkness prevail. – David Eddings

I thought you said you were the one in charge!” Ce’Nedra exclaimed. I lied.” Silk said. “It’s a vice I have. – David Eddings

“Keep working. Keep trying. Keep believing. You still might not make it, but at least you gave it your best shot. If you don’t have calluses on your soul, this isn’t for you. Take up knitting instead.”

— David Eddings

“Isn’t it easier to forgive than to hate? -Eriond.” — David Eddings

“If you’re going to maintain any kind of self-respect, you’re going to have to keep secrets from yourself.” — David Eddings

“Now do you see why war irritates me? It’s always the same. A lot of people get killed, but in the end, the whole thing is settled at the conference table. The notion of having the conference first doesn’t seem to occur to people.” — David Eddings