[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fjrLYjaS_n6qT7ayUCW2xoJunM2lH1vQPTk3Xhcjykjc":3,"$f_Z3Qz-WTgb-_TUtdvDCVY6EkgRaDaiWfHdJUEjYWOec":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},44236,"Brian Staveley","B",16,null,"brian-staveley",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":129},[14,23,29,40,56,67,78,89,105,117],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":22},816082,"Easier to recall a loosed falcon than a spoken word.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThe quote \"Easier to recall a loosed falcon than a spoken word\" is attributed to the ancient Greek poet, Sophocles. While the exact origin is unclear, it is likely from one of his tragedies, reflecting the societal values of ancient Greece, where the spoken word was revered and the written word was not yet widely accepted. This sentiment echoes the oral tradition of ancient Greek culture, where stories and knowledge were passed down through generations by word of mouth.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, the quote suggests that spoken words are fleeting and easily forgotten, whereas a loosed falcon can be recalled by its distinctive flight pattern. However, the deeper nuance lies in the paradox that spoken words are both ephemeral and yet, paradoxically, can be more memorable than written ones, precisely because they are less tangible and more prone to embellishment.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in a modern context, consider the value of impermanence in communication. When sharing ideas or stories, acknowledge the fleeting nature of spoken words and use this as an opportunity to create a sense of urgency and shared experience. This can foster a deeper connection with your audience and make your message more memorable.",{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},816081,"Any fool can see what's there. You need to see what is not there.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},794528,"Is that so bad? Might make whoever's trying to kill you think twice.\" \"I don't wan't them to think twice,\" Valyn said, rolling his eyes. \"I want them to think once and, if at all possible, drunkenly.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[35],{"id":36,"tag":37},3701817,{"id":38,"tag_name":39},468,"humorous",{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},735615,"It was just as all the Kettral said: You went to Hook to escape your problems and came back with a dozen more.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[46,51],{"id":47,"tag":48},3553432,{"id":49,"tag_name":50},3,"humor",{"id":52,"tag":53},3553431,{"id":54,"tag_name":55},19711,"epic-fantasy",{"id":57,"quote_text":58,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":59,"source":60,"quote_tag":61,"commentary":9},665121,"The mind is a flame. Blow it out, or it will blind you.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[62],{"id":63,"tag":64},3366962,{"id":65,"tag_name":66},7351,"philosophical",{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":70,"source":71,"quote_tag":72,"commentary":9},651772,"When you know nothing about a creature,\" the monk ground out, his voice as hard as a rock slide, \"expect it has come to kill you.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[73],{"id":74,"tag":75},3326628,{"id":76,"tag_name":77},6347,"suspicion",{"id":79,"quote_text":80,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":81,"source":82,"quote_tag":83,"commentary":9},532538,"A roar erupted in his throat, a cry that had been surging up through all the fabric of his flesh since Ha Lin died, rising and growing until it seemed too large for the body that contained it, as though that body had dissolved beneath the pain and the rage, leaving behind a man that was not a man at all, but a scream in the shape of a man, a sob of fury dying to shake free its last mortal bond.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[84],{"id":85,"tag":86},2918517,{"id":87,"tag_name":88},2558,"human-nature",{"id":90,"quote_text":91,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":92,"source":93,"quote_tag":94,"commentary":9},478642,"Believe what you see with your eyes, trust what you hear with your ears; know what you feel with your flesh. The rest is dream and delusion.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[95,100],{"id":96,"tag":97},2705863,{"id":98,"tag_name":99},713,"truth",{"id":101,"tag":102},2705862,{"id":103,"tag_name":104},1733,"trust",{"id":106,"quote_text":107,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":108,"source":109,"quote_tag":110,"commentary":9},478605,"Believe what you see with your eyes; trust what you hear with your ears; know what you feel with your flesh. The rest is dream and delusion.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[111,114],{"id":112,"tag":113},2705703,{"id":98,"tag_name":99},{"id":115,"tag":116},2705702,{"id":103,"tag_name":104},{"id":118,"quote_text":119,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":120,"source":121,"quote_tag":122,"commentary":128},362062,"... we are all dying, all the time. Being born is stepping from the cliff's edge. The only question is what to do while falling.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[123],{"id":124,"tag":125},2131276,{"id":126,"tag_name":127},836,"life-and-living","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from Brian Staveley's fantasy novel, \"The Last Mortal Bond\" (2017), a part of The Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne series. During that time, Staveley was grappling with themes of mortality and the human condition, reflecting on what it means to live in the face of an uncertain future.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight here is that life is not about achieving stability or avoiding risk, but rather embracing the inherent uncertainty and impermanence. By acknowledging that death is always present, we are forced to confront the meaning we assign to each moment, allowing us to focus on what truly matters during our own \"fall.\"\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, a modern professional or creative can cultivate an awareness of their own mortality by regularly asking themselves, \"What am I doing with my time and energy in light of the impermanence of all things?\" By doing so, they can prioritize their actions and focus on meaningful endeavors that bring them closer to fulfilling their goals.",{"currentPage":130,"totalPages":17,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":131},1,10]