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hope is like a piece of string when you’re drowning it just isn’t enough to get you out by itself.
Robert Jordan
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Robert Jordan
Age: 58 †
Born: 1948
Born: October 17
Died: 2007
Died: September 16
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Military Officer
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
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Charleston
South Carolina
James Oliver Rigney
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It's too late to change your mind after you've jumped off the cliff.
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I grew up around strong women weak men were pickled and salted. The women wouldn't waste time raising a weak boy.
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Courage to strengthen, fire to blind, music to daze, iron to bind.
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A wise ruler takes advice, but should never be seen to take it. Let them think you know more than you do. It will not harm them, and it will help you.
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I had long wondered, Lan said to Tam. About the man who had given Rand that heron-marked blade. I wondered if he had truly earned it. Now I know. Lan raised his own sword in salute.
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There was a wild light in his eyes. Bring your lightnings, Aes Sedai. I will dance with them.
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You have to understand, child. Everyone wants someone in their life, someone who cares for them, someone they can care for. Even a queen.
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If you have a sword, and the Aielman has his bare hands, it is an even fight. If you're good.
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