222 Quotes by Raymond E. Feist

I don’t write fantasy; I write historical novels about an imaginary place.

It’s difficult the first time you have to get close to kill another. You see their eyes, see the light in it go out. Even a troll’s eyes have that light. I’d be worried if you didn’t feel something after that. I don’t like hunting with a man who’s a killer without that feeling.

You know what they say: ‘Men have throats and daggers have sharp edges’.

The pride Kaspar had seen in his father’s eyes, despite the admonishing words about foolish acts, had branded the boy for life. ‘Never be afraid.’ He knew that no matter what, any choice must be made fearlessly, or else all would be lost.

There is no idea so brilliant or original that a sufficiently-untalented writer can’t screw it up.

Mama shrieked. The first man turned.

I love a question I can’t answer. It keeps things interesting, even after so many years.

Often I’ll try things that just won’t happen the way I’d like them to, so hearing that they’re not working saves me some wear and tear the next time around.

There was nothing left to fear. He would endure or he wouldn’t.