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100 Famous Terry Goodkind Quotes Curated From His Writings

Famous As: Writer

Born On: 1948

Born In: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Age: 76 Years

Terry Goodkind is an American writer known for prolifically writing in the genre of fantasy. He suffered from dyslexia at an early age which initially deterred him from writing. He built cabinets and violins for a living before pursuing a career in writing. His first book ‘Wizard's First Rule’ marked the beginning of a never ending successful career. This book was a huge success and was auctioned to a group of publishers at a huge price of $275,000. This encouraged him to come up with some of the most successful novels of his time. Almost all his books have been a best-seller but the most prominent one was ‘Phantom’. The most notable work of his career was ‘The Sword of Truth’ series which has sold more than 25 million copies and has also been translated in more than 20 languages. This series enhanced his reputation as a writer and he became one of the best-selling authors in the world. Apart from being a prominent writer he also loves to take part in semi-professional auto racing and owns a Rahl Racing team. Go through the quotes by the acclaimed writer which will definitely clear out some of your perceptions about life. Following are some famous quotations and thoughts by Terry Goodkind which have been scanned from the vast sea of his work.

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If the road is easy, you're likely going the wrong way.

If the road is easy, you're likely going the wrong way.
Terry Goodkind

People are stupid. They will believe a lie because they want to believe it's true, or because they are afraid it might be true.

People are stupid. They will believe a lie because they want to believe it's true, or because they are afraid it might be true.
Will Believe
Terry Goodkind

Sometimes, making the wrong choice is better than making no choice. You have the courage to go forward, that is rare. A person who stands at the fork, unable to pick, will never get anywhere.

Sometimes, making the wrong choice is better than making no choice. You have the courage to go forward, that is rare. A person who stands at the fork, unable to pick, will never get anywhere.
You Never Will
Terry Goodkind

I am who I am; no more, no less.
I
Terry Goodkind

Love is not about what you want. It's about finding happiness for the one you love.

Love is not about what you want. It's about finding happiness for the one you love.
You Love Happiness
Terry Goodkind

Wizards First Rule: People are Stupid
Terry Goodkind

Nothing marks a man's character better than his attraction to intelligence.

Nothing marks a man's character better than his attraction to intelligence.
Character
Terry Goodkind

Your life is your own. Rise up and live it.

Your life is your own. Rise up and live it.
Life
Terry Goodkind

You can't argue with the fools in the world. It's better to let them have their way, then trick them when they're not paying attention.

You can't argue with the fools in the world. It's better to let them have their way, then trick them when they're not paying attention.
You
Terry Goodkind

Knowledge is a destination. Truth, the journey.

Knowledge is a destination. Truth, the journey.
Terry Goodkind

Only those you trust can betray you" ~ Nathan
You
Terry Goodkind

Admitting that you do not know something is the first step to learning.

Admitting that you do not know something is the first step to learning.
You Learning
Terry Goodkind

...Wizard's Fifth Rule: Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie.

...Wizard's Fifth Rule: Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie.
Will
Terry Goodkind

Knowledge is a weapon. I intend to be formidably armed.

Knowledge is a weapon. I intend to be formidably armed.
I
Terry Goodkind

Nothing gained without cost is valued. Freedom has a cost, and all will bear it so all will value and preserve it.

Nothing gained without cost is valued. Freedom has a cost, and all will bear it so all will value and preserve it.
Will
Terry Goodkind

No army has ever marched into battle thinking that the Creator had sided with their enemy.

No army has ever marched into battle thinking that the Creator had sided with their enemy.
Terry Goodkind

Once you place that crown of liar on your head, you can take it off again, but it leaves a stain for all time.

Once you place that crown of liar on your head, you can take it off again, but it leaves a stain for all time.
You Time
Terry Goodkind

Fate does not seek our consent.
Terry Goodkind

We all can be only who we are, no more, no less.

We all can be only who we are, no more, no less.
Terry Goodkind

Nothing is ever easy
Terry Goodkind

Charity, if you have the means, is a personal choice, but charity which is expected or compelled is simply a polite word for slavery.

Charity, if you have the means, is a personal choice, but charity which is expected or compelled is simply a polite word for slavery.
You
Terry Goodkind

When the whole world is crazy, it doesn't pay to be sane.

When the whole world is crazy, it doesn't pay to be sane.
Terry Goodkind

The sun has already set on the days we made those choices. We must concentrate on what we can do tomorrow; we can't relive yesterday.

The sun has already set on the days we made those choices. We must concentrate on what we can do tomorrow; we can't relive yesterday.
Terry Goodkind

Knowing when to fight is just as important as knowing how.

Knowing when to fight is just as important as knowing how.
Terry Goodkind

Think of the solution, not the problem
Think
Terry Goodkind

Pity for the guilty is treason to the innocent.

Pity for the guilty is treason to the innocent." -Kahlan
Terry Goodkind

The light of a new day always chases the shadows of the night away, and shows us that the shape of our fears is only the ghost of our own minds.

The light of a new day always chases the shadows of the night away, and shows us that the shape of our fears is only the ghost of our own minds.
Terry Goodkind

If you are unwilling to defend your right to your own lives,
then you are merely like mice trying to argue with owls.
You think their ways are wrong.
They think you are dinner.

If you are unwilling to defend your right to your own lives, then you are merely like mice trying to argue with owls. You think their ways are wrong. They think you are dinner.
You Think Like Trying
Terry Goodkind