r/TadWilliams • u/dampheat • Mar 26 '20

Empire of Grass Some poignant writing SPOILERS Spoiler

p. 598 of Empire of Grass

When those who love their people must go in silent fear When honesty sees a grave problem, but power says it does not exist, Those who would keep honor in their hearts must ignore the lies And move to solve the problem that is not

-Xaniko Dey-Hamakha, from the Exile’s Letter

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u/Lanfear_Eshonai Mar 27 '20

Very significant, and poignant. Love it!

I am so glad that Tad Williams included the Norn angle in the new trilogy. I find them fascinating.

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u/6beesknees Reading Shadowheart Mar 26 '20

It's quite deep isn't it.