Contemporary fantasists all bow politely to Lord Tennyson and Papa Tolkien, then step around them to go back to the original texts for inspiration--and there are a lot of those texts. We have King Arthur and his gang in English;… — David Eddings Copy Share
I have an unconscious burglar living in my mind: If I read something, it's mine. — David Eddings Copy Share Image
“I could insist that somebody take me to her so I can obey her orders." "I think you might choke on that one, Zakath," Silk said lightly. "Obey is a difficult concept for someone in your position." "He's an irritating little fellow, isn't he?" Zakath said to Garion. "I've noticed." "Why, your Majesties," Velvet said, all wide-eyed innocence, "what a… — David Eddings Copy Share
“Salmissra was alone and unguarded. The palace eunuchs were sworn to protect her, but evidently a eunuch's oath doesn't mean all that much to… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
...I know that in your heart you miss all those wonderful moments you spent with my father --watching him gnaw on the furniture, listening to his insane gibbering, and enjoying all those playful blows to the stomach and kicks to the head with which he demonstrated his affection for his wives. --King Urgit — David Eddings Copy Share
Someday I’d like to see something rise up out of the earth –just for the sake of variety. — David Eddings Copy Share Image
“Being afraid was not the sort of thing that endangered life or limb, but it was still an injury of sorts – and sometimes… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
I'm a storyteller, not a prophet. I'm just interested in a good story. — David Eddings Copy Share Image
You'll drive yourself crazy if you start trying to pry the meaning out of every gust of wind or rain squall. I'm not denying… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
“Your extensive travels must have been fatiguing," Zakath said in that same flat tone, "particularly for the ladies. I'll see to it that your return journey to Mal Zeth is made in easy stages." "Your Majesty is very kind, but we're not going back to Mal Zeth." "You're wrong, Belgarion. You are going back to Mal Zeth." "Sorry, I've got… — David Eddings Copy Share
