Patrick Rothfuss Quotes

“You have to be a bit of a liar to tell a story the right way. Too much truth confuses the facts. Too much honesty makes you sound insincere.”

― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

topic:truth honesty

“There's some truth in most stereotypes. A seed they sprouted from.”

― Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear

topic:truth

“All the truth in the world is held in stories, you know.”

― Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear

topic:truth

“Books are a poor substitute for female companionship, but they are easier to find.”

― Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear

topic:women books

“There is a great difference between a gift given freely, and one that's meant to tie you to a man.”

― Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear

topic:freedom equality

“It's like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.”

― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

topic:self

“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”

― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

topic:fear anger

“Words are pale shadows of forgotten names. As names have power, words have power. Words can light fires in the minds of men. Words can wring tears from the hardest hearts.”

― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

topic:power words

“There are two sure ways to lose a friend, one is to borrow, the other to lend.”

― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

topic:friendship money

“Owls are wise. They are careful and patient. Wisdom precludes boldness.”

― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

topic:wisdom

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