BOOK OF THE NEW SUN QUOTES

“We believe that we invent symbols. The truth is that they invent us; we are their creatures, shaped by their hard, defining edges.” – Gene Wolfe, The Shadow of the Torturer

“There is no other way to guard yourself against flattery than to be aware that you are an extraordinary man.” – Gene Wolfe, The Claw of the Conciliator

“When all choices seem dangerous, you have to trust yourself.” – Gene Wolfe, The Sword of the Lictor

“The dead cannot mourn the loss of life.” – Gene Wolfe, The Citadel of the Autarch

“Wars are always fought by children.” – Gene Wolfe, The Shadow of the Torturer

“If you want to learn something, read about it. If you want to understand something, write about it. If you want to master something, teach it.” – Gene Wolfe, The Urth of the New Sun

“We value what we have, when we are about to lose it.” – Gene Wolfe, The Sword of the Lictor

“The past is a dream, and reverie is what minds do when they are resting from actual events.” – Gene Wolfe, The Claw of the Conciliator

“True understanding is to see the events of life in this way: ‘You are here for my sake, though you don’t know it.'” – Gene Wolfe, The Citadel of the Autarch

“Love is a sublime madness, but it can also be a profound insight.” – Gene Wolfe, The Shadow of the Torturer

“To have power is to be alive.” – Gene Wolfe, The Sword of the Lictor

“The less you rely on intelligence, the more you can contribute.” – Gene Wolfe, The Claw of the Conciliator

“Happiness lies in our perception of the beauty hidden in the smallest of things.” – Gene Wolfe, The Citadel of the Autarch

“The greatest rewards come to those who banish self-doubt.” – Gene Wolfe, The Shadow of the Torturer

“Knowledge is not power. The ability to use knowledge constructively is power.” – Gene Wolfe, The Sword of the Lictor TINA TURNER INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES

“The highest function of love is that it makes the loved one a unique and irreplaceable being.” – Gene Wolfe, The Claw of the Conciliator

“Self-knowledge is the beginning of wisdom.” – Gene Wolfe, The Citadel of the Autarch

“To change the world, one must be willing to challenge the status quo.” – Gene Wolfe, The Shadow of the Torturer

“True freedom lies not in the ability to do what we want, but in the ability to do what is right.” – Gene Wolfe, The Sword of the Lictor

“The beauty of life lies in its imperfections.” – Gene Wolfe, The Claw of the Conciliator

“The strongest individual cannot conquer the world alone; it takes unity and cooperation.” – Gene Wolfe, The Citadel of the Autarch

“The greatest courage is to face one’s own weaknesses and fears.” – Gene Wolfe, The Shadow of the Torturer

“To seek meaning in life is to find purpose in every moment.” – Gene Wolfe, The Sword of the Lictor

“Wisdom is not a gift; it is earned through experience.” – Gene Wolfe, The Claw of the Conciliator

“Our true capabilities are only revealed in times of adversity.” – Gene Wolfe, The Citadel of the Autarch

“The path to greatness is paved with determination and sacrifice.” – Gene Wolfe, The Shadow of the Torturer

“To be truly alive is to embrace the uncertainty of the future.” – Gene Wolfe, The Sword of the Lictor

“The journey of self-discovery is never-ending but always rewarding.” – Gene Wolfe, The Claw of the Conciliator