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Only a fool walks into the future backwards.

Terry Goodkind

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Terry Goodkind
Age: 72 †
Born: 1948
Born: January 14
Died: 2020
Died: September 17
Novelist
Writer
Omaha
Nebraska
Terry Lee Goodkind
Fool
Walks
Future
Backwards

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Many people believe everything others say, even though what they see with their own eyes, should be enough to tell them otherwise.
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Richard thought a moment. I don't know, but we have to get across the pass. We're too tired to have to spend tonight fighting shadows again. We must get to the Midlands before dark. And this time, I promise I won't let go of your hand. Kahlan smiled and squeezed his hand. I won't let go of yours either.
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To love someone means that you sometimes are fulfilled the most by putting thier deepest desires above your own.
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Fate does not seek our consent.
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But in the end, we can’t live our lives by ‘what if’ and ‘if only.’ We can only do the best we can to the best of our ability based on what we know. That’s why the truth is so important.
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People are stupid... They will believe a lie because they want to believe it's true, or because they're afraid it might be true.
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Hesitation is a mistake that invites defeat. I would not be Mord-Sith had I not hesitated when I was young. - Cara
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Those who have come here to hate should leave now for in their hate, they only betray themselves.
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Once you teach me something, it's mine to use.
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Knowledge comes as it will. Life's lessons come at the most surprising times.
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They look at me and I kind of back up in case they go for my throat.
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Only those you trust can betray you ~ Nathan
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Honor is honesty to what is, not blind duty to what you wish to be.
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Ever since I was really little, I've had characters that were in my mind.
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I had to live this long, have the experiences I've had, to create what I do. I knew I wanted to write for years, but I had to be ready so I wouldn't blow it. The move to Maine was the final step.
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Reasons are the spoils of victory. When you've destroyed the enemy, then your leaders write down the reasons in books, and give moving speeches about them. If you've done your job, then there aren't any of the enemy left to dispute your leader's reasons. At least not until the next war.
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If something is wrong, it matters not if a thousand men are for it you must still oppose it. If something is just, no amount of popular outcry should stay you from your course.
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Richard started to walk away. Zedd called his name. He stopped and turned. Just be glad she cares for you as much as she does. If she didn't, she might have touched you. Richard stared back at him a long moment. I'm afraid, in a way, she already has.
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Culture carries no privilege to exist. Cultures do not have value simply because they are. Some cultures, the world is better off without.
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When you're the leader, everything is your fault.
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