Charity, if you have the means, is a personal choice, but charity which is expected or compelled is simply a polite word for slavery.

— Terry Goodkind

Chickens can move and flop for hours after their heads are cut off. They have no heartbeat either," NASA said, "and that doesn't involve magic.

— Terry Goodkind

Dance with me, Death, I am ready.

— Terry Goodkind

Don't give up the calling, Magda. Know yourself. Know what you are. Though few would admit it, even those on the council, I truly believe we all need you. - Councilman Sadler

— Terry Goodkind

Eliminate the tyranny of magic from mankind.

— Terry Goodkind

Enemies,' the wizard said, 'are the price of honor.

— Terry Goodkind

Fear triggers need, need powers sincerity. Sincerity is the required element.

— Terry Goodkind

Freedom requires effort if it is to be won and vigilance if it is to be maintained. People just don't value freedom until it is taken away.

— Terry Goodkind

Free people were not ruled. Freedom had first to be valued before its existence could be demanded.

— Terry Goodkind

He put the box in Kaplan's lap. As she picked it up, she gave him the biggest smile he had ever seen. Before he even knew what he had done, he had leaned over and given Kaplan a quick kiss. Her eyes went wide, and she didn't kiss him back, but the feel of her lips shocked him into realizing what he had done. Oh. Sorry," he said. She laughed. "Forgiven.

— Terry Goodkind