Quotes by Feist

69 quotes found

Common Themes

perspective wisdom forgiveness dwelling-on-the-past history the-great-game revenge life fear humor language writing friendship virtues-and-vices choices death-and-dying meaning-of-life truth decisiveness impressions hope painful-memories passion passionate-love pragmatism fate victors anger-management understanding death

“It takes a man of unusual character to openly confront his own shortcomings. It’s so much more convenient to blame others.”
— Raymond E. Feist, King of Foxes
character virtues-and-vices

“A man makes choices,” Tal said.“True, but what choices a man makes depends on what choices he is offered.”
— Raymond E. Feist, King of Foxes
choices choices-and-consequences perspective

“Now he wondered what use it would be. For Kaspar’s death would not bring back his father, Elk’s Call at Dawn, or his mother, Whisper of the Night Wind. His brother, Hand of the Sun, and his little ...”
— Raymond E. Feist, King of Foxes
grand-scheme perspective revenge

“My father used to say, “a day spent breathing is a good day”
— Raymond E. Feist, Exile's Return
perspective positive-outlook

“Just remember that in most things, right or wrong depends on where you’re standing at the moment. My father’s people would have thought having your life’s mate picked out for you by your parents to...”
— Raymond E. Feist, Talon of the Silver Hawk
open-mindedness perception social-mores

“Yes,” said Talon, his voice the hiss of a coiled serpent.”
— Raymond E. Feist, Talon of the Silver Hawk
revenge vivid-imagery

“Good,” said Creed. “I always like it when a captain has a plan; makes getting killed a lot less random.”
— Raymond E. Feist, Talon of the Silver Hawk
fighting plans

“he reminded himself as he turned another corner — glancing automatically into the shadows to see if anyone lurked there — the deed was the thing, not the praise.”
— Raymond E. Feist, Krondor: Tear of the Gods
deeds no-good-deed praise

“Chumaka ended with a quotation from a play that Jiro favored. “ ‘Small acts partner small houses and small minds'.”
— Raymond E. Feist, Mistress of the Empire
discussion gossip the-great-game