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100 Famous Terry Goodkind Quotes Curated From His Writings

Famous As: Writer
Born On: May 1, 1948
Born In: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Age: 75 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.
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.

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.

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

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

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.

Terry Goodkind
Wizards First Rule: People are Stupid

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.

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

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

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.

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

Only those you trust can betray you" ~ Nathan

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Terry Goodkind
Fate does not seek our consent.

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

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.

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 of the solution, not the problem

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.

Terry Goodkind
Once lucky, twice confident, and thrice dead.

Once lucky, twice confident, and thrice dead.

Terry Goodkind
Once you teach me something, it's mine to use.

Once you teach me something, it's mine to use.

Terry Goodkind