Quotes from Patrick Rothfuss

Su chiste era como unas botas viejas y gastadas, pero tan cómodas que cuesta deshacerse de ellas.

Such was our conversation. But not only were we lacking touch to guide us, it was as if we were also strangely deaf. So we danced very carefully, unsure what music the other was listening to, unsure, perhaps, if the other was dancing at all.

My parents danced together, her head on his chest. Both had their eyes closed. They seemed so perfectly content. If you can find someone like that, someone who you can hold and close your eyes to the world with, then you're lucky. Even if it only lasts for a minute or a day.

Never fool yourself into perceiving things that don't exist. It's a fine line to walk, but sympathy is not an art for the weak willed." He

Rengen, hijo de Engen, tienes una amante a la que pagas para que se acueste contigo. Engañas y robas a tus empleados. Y aunque rezas en voz alta, no crees que yo, Tehlu, creara el mundo ni que vigile a todos los que vivís en él.

But you of all people should realize how thin the line is between the truth and a compelling lie. Between history and an entertaining story.

All men press, one way or another," she said with mock severity. "They're still keeping to their book then?" Denna's expression grew rueful and she sighed. "I used to hope they'd disregard the book with age. Instead I've found they've merely turned a page.

It's hard to be wrongfully accused, but it's worse when the people looking down on you are clods who have never read a book or traveled more than twenty miles from the place they were born. My

Remember: there are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man." The sailor passed us and hit the

I swear it on my name and my power. I swear it by my good left hand. I swear it by the ever-moving moon.

So much depends on when you stop a story" .

Let me say one thing before I start. I've told stories in the past, painted pictures with words, told hard lies and harder truths. Once, I sang colors to a blind man. Seven hours I played, but at the end he said he saw them, green and red and gold. That, I think, was easier than this. Trying to make you understand her with nothing more than words. You have never seen her, never heard her voice. You cannot know.

I was like a sparrow in a storm, unable to find a safe branch to cling to. Unable to control the tumbling motion of my flight.

Why do you need this tongue if a sword will do?

Only priests and fools are fearless,

Certainly. For now. But you of all people should realise how thin the line is between the truth and a compelling lie. Between history and an entertaining story.' Chronicler gave his words a minute to sink in. 'You know which will win, given time.

No piensas en mí como yo en ti. No me importa. Pero si también tienes frío, podrías acercarte y rodearme con los brazos. Solo un poco. Con un nudo en la garganta, me acerqué, me senté a su lado y la abracé. —Qué bien —dijo ella, más relajada—. Es como si hasta ahora siempre hubiera tenido frío.

What do they do to students at the University who eavesdrop?" Bast asked curiously. "I haven't the slightest idea. I was never caught.

It's a dragon." "It's not a dragon," I said. "There's no such thing as dragons." "Look at it!" she hissed at me. "It's right there! Look at the huge Goddamn dragon!

got presents. Trip gave me a belt knife with a leather grip, claiming that all boys should have something they can hurt themselves with.

But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and pure and perfect.

Of Beginnings and the Names of Things S

We talked through the long hours of night. I spoke subtle circles around the way I felt, not wanting to be overbold. I thought she might be doing the same, but I could never be sure. It

If you can find someone like that, someone who you can hold and close your eyes to the world with, then you're lucky. Even if it only lasts for a minute or a day. The image of them gently swaying to the music is how I picture love in my mind even after all these years.