#sot quote

[mslyragw]

'Kahlan," he managed to say as he pulled away, "the good spirits may be watching us." She pushed him onto his back and kissed him. "It they really are good spirits, they will turn their backs." The feel of her warm flesh made his head spin. The feel of the shape of her made him moan with need. Around them, the mellow glow pulsed with their breathing. It seemed to be an extension of their heat. Richard rolled over on top of her. He gazed down into her green eyes. "I love you, Kahlan Amnell. Now, and always." "And I love you, my Richard." As they pressed their lips together, she wrapped her arms around his neck, and her soft legs around his. In the void between worlds, in the soft glow of a timeless place, they were one.

- The Sword of Truth (Stone of Tears)

[mslyragw]

'Kahlan, it's not like that. This is the hope of life." She felt a tear roll down her cheek. "Call it what you will. That does not change what it is. It is rape. Me enemies could not accomplish it; it took my friends to rape me."

- The Sword of Truth (Stone of Tears)

[mslyragw]

The good spirits had deserted him. They had deserted Kahlan. They had sacrificed everything to see right done, and the good spirits had done nothing to help. To the Keeper with the good spirits.

- The Sword of Truth (Stone of Tears)

[mslyragw]

He had brought this on himself. That he had not done it intentionally made no difference. Life was not fair, it simply existed. If you accidently stepped on a poison snake, you got bitten. Intentions were irrelevant.

- The Sword of Truth (Stone of Tears)

[mslyragw]

'Richard,' she said in a subdued voice, 'I could really use a friend right now. You are the only one who came to mind.' [...] Richard took her in his arms and held her tight. 'It's alright. I believe you, Sister. I know you tried. You have found a friend.'

- The Sword of Truth (Stone of Tears)

[mslyragw]

Using magic is easy. Knowing when to use magic is the hard part. Every time you use it, you can bring unexpected ruin.

- The Sword of Truth (Stone of Tears)

[mslyragw]

The Second Rule is that the greatest harm can result from the best intentions. It sounds a paradox, but kindness and good intentions can be an insidious path to destruction. Sometimes, doing what seems right is wrong, and cause harm. The only counter to it is knowledge, wisdom, forethought, and understanding the First Rule. Even then, that is not always enough.

- The Sword of Truth (Stone of Tears)

[mslyragw]

If you ever give up, Kahlan, you are lost. Fight with every breath. With the last, if you must, but don't give up. Not ever. Don't hand them victory. Fight with what you have to the last breath.

- The Sword of Truth (Stone of Tears)