Robert Jordan

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Robert Jordan was an American author best known for his epic fantasy series 'The Wheel of Time', which intricately weaves themes of power and destiny.

Born
January 1, 1948
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About Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan — Life and Legacy

Robert Jordan, an influential American author, is celebrated for his epic fantasy series 'The Wheel of Time', which has captivated readers with its intricate world-building and profound themes. His work delves deeply into the complexities of power, destiny, and the human experience, often challenging traditional narratives of heroism and fate. One of his notable quotes, 'The wheel weaves as the wheel wills', encapsulates his exploration of fate versus free will, suggesting that while individuals may strive for agency, they are often subject to larger, uncontrollable forces. Jordan's characters navigate a richly woven tapestry of conflict and moral dilemmas, reflecting the struggles inherent in leadership and the pursuit of power. He portrays leadership not as a simple path to glory but as a burden laden with responsibility and sacrifice. This complexity is evident in quotes like 'The time is coming when the world will be broken', which foreshadows the inevitable conflicts that arise from the quest for power. Today, Jordan's insights into the nature of power and the cyclical patterns of history resonate with readers, as they reflect ongoing struggles in our own world. His ability to intertwine personal and epic narratives allows his quotes to transcend the confines of fantasy, offering timeless reflections on the human condition.

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"Any fool knows men and women think differently at times, but the biggest difference is this. Men forget, but never forgive; women forgive, but never forget."

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"Courage to strengthen, fire to blind, music to daze, iron to bind."

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"A shoat squealing under a fence just attracts the fox, when it should be trying to run."

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"Loial, son of Arent, son of Halen, had secretly always wanted to be hasty."

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"The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again."

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"You can never know everything, and part of what you know is always wrong. A portion of wisdom lies in knowing that. A portion of courage lies in going on anyway."

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"I will hate the man you choose because he isn't me, and love him if he makes you smile."

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"When you wish for so long that you could hear something, and then suddenly, with no warning, you do, it is like a lightning strike and rain on parched ground at the same time. You're stunned, but you cannot hear enough."

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"We are always more afraid than we wish to be, but we can always be braver than we expect."

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"The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived."

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"Time to toss the dice"

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"The men in my family are strong because the women in my family kill and eat the weak ones."

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"He was swimming in a sea of other people’s expectations. Men had drowned in seas like that."

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"You have made a place in my heart where I thought there was no room for anything else. You have made flowers grow where I cultivated dust and stones. Remember this, on this journey you insist on making. If you die, I will not survive you long."

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"The only man completely at peace is a man without a navel."

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"Dovie'andi se tovya sagain!"

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"Let most men have a finger and they will have the whole hand before you know. Let a clan cheif have a finger and he will have the entire arm."

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"The Creator made women to please the eye, and to boggle the mind."

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