Quotes About Lethani

The Lethani is the same everywhere," she said firmly. "It is not like the wind, changing from place to place." "The Lethani is like water," I responded without thinking. "It is itself unchanging, but it shapes itself to fit all places. It is both the river and the rain." She glared at me. "Who are you to say the Lethani is like one thing and not another?" "Who are you to do the same?

You don't understand," I said, growing irritated. "I don't have the slightest idea what the Lethani really is! It's not a path, but it helps choose a path.It's the simplest way,but it is not easy to see. Honestly,you people sound like drunk cartographers. -Kvothe

What is the purpose of the Lethani?" Tempi asked. "To give us a path to follow?" I replied. "No," Tempi said sternly. "The Lethani is not a path." "What is the purpose of the Lethani, Tempi?" "To guide us in our actions. By following the Lethani, you act rightly," "Is this not a path?" "No. The Lethani is what help us choose a path.

The point of all of this is control. First you must have control of yourself. Then you can gain control of your surroundings. Then you gain control of whoever stands against you. This is the Lethani.

No. You should take pleasure in following the Lethani. If you fight well, you should take pride in doing a thing well. For the fighting itself you should feel only duty and sorrow. Only barbarians and madmen take pleasure in combat. Whoever loves the fight itself has left the Lethani behind.

Our language is rich with implication, so it is easier for us to accept the existence of things that cannot be explained. The Lethani is the greatest of these.

Es evidente que entiendes el Lethani -repuso Vashet-. Está enraizado dentro de ti. Demasiado hondo para que lo veas. A veces ocurre lo mismo con el amor.

You are not a goatherd. You are a student of the Lethani. My student. You should speak as a person of quality.

The Lethani is like water," I responded without thinking. "It is itself unchanging, but it shapes itself to fit all places. It is both the river and the rain.

There can be many opinions on a thing, but there is only one truth." Vashet smiled lazily. "And if the pursuit of truth was my goal, that would concern me." She gave a long yawn, stretching like a happy cat. "Instead I will focus on the joy in my heart, the prosperity of the school, and understanding the Lethani. If I have time left after that, I will put it toward worrying on the truth.