Wisdom Quote by Patrick Rothfuss — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Roses! I swear you men have all your romance from the same worn book. Flowers are a good thing, a sweet thing to give a lady. But it is always roses, always red, and always perfect hothouse blooms when they can come by them.”

“... for most practical purposes, Tarbean had two parts: Waterside and Hillside. Waterside is where people are poor. That makes them beggars, thieves and whores. Hillside is where people are rich. That makes them solicitors, politicians and courtesans.”

“I've always liked the moonless night best. It's easier to say things in the dark. It's easier to be yourself.”

“Maple. Maypole”

“But no. There is a difference between the truth and what we wish were true.”

“...nothing in the world is harder than convincing someone of an unfamiliar truth.”

“The testimony of the greatest humans who have ever lived is that the way to make the most of ourselves is by transcending ourselves. We must learn to move beyond self-centeredness to make room within ourselves for others. When you transcend yourself, the fact will be confirmed by the quality of your life. We will attain – even if only momentarily – a transparency and a radiance of being which results from living both within and beyond yourself. This is the promise and the excitement of self-understanding.”

“Happiness is heaven in human heart.”

“You have to be ill if you want to get better.”

“Adolescence is the same tragedy being performed again and again. The only things that change are the stage props.”

“No one is defined by a single act," Frederic said. "Whether it was years ago or weeks ago. We're all given chances to change, to make up for things we've done wrong. It's how we handle those opportunities that really matters.”

“I know, win or lose, I enjoyed the prospect of giving it my all.”