Quotes by Brent Weeks

“Life is meaningless, when we take a life we take nothing of value.”

“Pacifism is a virtue indisguishable from cowardice.”

“ A lie told in the service of truth is virtue.”

“Pacifism is a virtue indistinguishable from cowardice.”

“... your father has two secrets. You, Kip are not one of them.”

“By what right do I bend men to my will? Or is there no right, only ability?”

“The master who fears the choices his people will make enough to take those choices away isn't worth serving.”

“To be a man is to bring together that which you should be and that which you are. Deception is darkness.”

“Bewildered as he might be, sometimes a man's highest calling is simply to stand, and hug.”

“A man’s greatest treasures are his illusions - Durzo Blint”

“Your Majesty,” Durzo said gravely. “A man of your stature’s cursing vocabulary ought to extend beyond a tedious reiteration of the excreta that fills the void between his ears.” - Durzo Blint”

“Assassination is an art, milord, and I am the city’s most accomplished artist - Durzo Blint”

“What people value in their books—and thus what they count as literature—really tells you more about them than it does about the book.”

“Do you know why you feel destined for something greater?” “Why?” Kip asked, quiet, hopeful. “Because you’re an arrogant little shit.”

“A lie told in the service of truth is virtue.”