Humans were eventually irrational creatures gifted with the power of rationality. — L.E. Modesitt Jr Creatures Copy Share Image
“Don’t seek friends just to have them, and don’t put your trust where it does not belong.” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Friendship Copy Share Image
“complexity introduced the possibility of greater error and because no working tool needed greater errors.” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Copy Share Image
“The revolution of rising expectations, where the more a leader did, the more people expected?” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Leadership Copy Share Image
“What was, was. The past defines itself. Historians refuse to accept that definition & instead superimpose their analysis of the past through… — L.E. Modesitt Jr History Copy Share Image
“The world is based on power. Power is simple. It is the ability to get others to do one’s will. Nothing more,… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Power Copy Share Image
“Wisdom,” Alcaren said lightly, “is the product of experience, and experience comes from mistakes.” “It’s better if we learn from other’s mistakes.… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Wisdom Copy Share Image
Never mistake law for justice. Justice is an ideal, and law is a tool. — L.E. Modesitt Jr Justice Copy Share Image
“when affairs are difficult, and when it seems that they could not be worse, they inevitably become so.” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Copy Share Image
“harmony is paid for again and again, endlessly. Or that harmony requires what it will and not what we wish.” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Peace Copy Share Image
“Can violence and the use of force to effect change upon the universe be left to the young? Do they see what… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Change Copy Share Image
Deities are invented by fallible and finite beings in the hope and desire to create immortal perfection; unfortunately, such deities only reflect… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Creator Copy Share Image
“We find it hard to accept that sometimes death and destruction are the only solutions if we want to survive.” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Death Copy Share Image
“Could I believe in the doctrine without believing in the deity?” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Faith Copy Share Image
While every new fantasy author is hailed as unique, new, and different, Brandon Sanderson's ELANTRIS does indeed provide an absorbing adventure in… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Absorbing Copy Share Image
“good principles and feelings are far from enough to ensure peace and prosperity—or free actions for people.” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Copy Share Image
“It’s only in a democracy where people are the problem … because they have some power, and people with power always get… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Democracy Copy Share Image
Most people don’t care who rules, as long as their lives don’t change. — L.E. Modesitt Jr Care Copy Share Image
“Words evolve, perhaps more rapidly and tellingly than do their users, and the change in meanings reflects a society often more accurately… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Change Copy Share Image
“That’s often the problem with rulers. They move people with their words, and because they do, they believe that they can use… — L.E. Modesitt Jr Language Copy Share Image
The difference between an explanation and an excuse lies with the one receiving it — L.E. Modesitt Jr Copy Share Image
“we don't legislate stupidity, you protect it and it breeds (paraphased from memory) (Adiamante)” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Copy Share Image
To that which is born, death is certain; to that which is dead, birth is certain. — L.E. Modesitt Jr Birth Copy Share Image
“One good action does not make a man good. Nor does a single wrong action make a good man evil.” — L.E. Modesitt Jr Good man Copy Share Image
