"yet even oaths of fealty left room for the most loyal people doing the worst possible thing in the belief that it was in your best interest. and people who had been coerced into their oaths could be adept at spotting the gaps and leeways."

- in robert jordan's "crossroads of twilight"

"always plan ahead, but worry too hard over next year, and you can trip over tomorrow."

- in robert jordan's "crossroads of twilight"

"the hand of justice requires motive and proof."

- selucia, in robert jordan's "crossroads of twilight"

"straightforward is not always the best way. sometimes, certain things must be done behind masks, for safety."

- balwer, in robert jordan's "crossroads of twilight"

"for some who swear an oath, whatever is not forbidden is permitted, and whatever is not commanded can be ignored. others take actions they believe will help their liege without first asking permission."

- balwer, in robert jordan's "crossroads of twilight"

"truth almost always did come out in the end, but by the end, truth was often so wrapped around with rumors and speculation and absolute lies that most people never did believe it."

- in robert jordan's "crossroads of twilight"

"if her enemies believed she was afraid, they would only grow bolder. and stronger. cowardice was the sort of rumor that stuck like greasy mud; you never could wash it off completely."

- in robert jordan's "crossroads of twilight"