Half of seeming clever is keeping your mouth shut at the rig... - Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear

"It’s not over if you’re still here,” Chronicler said. “It’s not a tragedy if you’re still alive."

"Books are a poor substitute for female companionship, but they are easier to find."

"Half of seeming clever is keeping your mouth shut at the right times."

"There are so many men, all endlessly attempting to sweep me off my feet. And there is one of you, trying just the opposite. Making sure my feet are firm beneath me, lest I fall."

"I’d heard you were dead.”"I heard you wear a red lace corset,” I said matter-of-factly. “But I don’t believe every bit of nonsense that gets rumored about."