Elodin

Character in The Name of the Wind From: The Name of the Wind

mysterious Master at the University known for cryptic wisdom and unconventional teaching

27 quotes

"Words are pale shadows of forgotten names. As names have power, words have power."
Knowledge
"Master Hemme had a student once, years ago. Bright boy. Learned his runes quick enough. But he was arrogant. Thought he understood the deep magic because he knew the names of a few small things."
"You can't copyright a name. But you can learn to use one."
Knowledge
"Magic is the subtle art of understanding how the world works."
Knowledge
"The Lethani teaches us to move with grace through the world."
Peace
"Some doors are better left unopened."
Wisdom
"Imagination is the only true freedom."
Imagination
"The price of secrets is high."
Truth
"Creativity is the highest form of intelligence."
Creativity
"The world is full of mysteries for those who seek them."
Adventure
"The pursuit of knowledge is never wasted."
Education
"Solitude can be either blessing or curse."
Solitude
"Leadership is the burden of knowledge."
Leadership
"I have an understanding with the University that works to everyone's advantage"
Wisdom
"Magic is not words. It is will"
Power
"Masters can teach you things, but wisdom comes from experience"
Knowledge
"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself"
Truth
"Words are pale shadows of forgotten names. As names have power, words have power"
Knowledge
"Magic is knowing the true name of a thing"
Power
"Talent is a matter of luck. Practice is a matter of choice"
Success
"Some questions cannot be answered; they can only be lived"
Wisdom
"There is a difference between knowing something and understanding it"
Wisdom
"To find the beginning of infinity, one must first understand the middle"
Philosophy
"A true master knows when to teach and when to let the student find their own way"
Education
"Understanding is the beginning of control"
Power
"A man's name is more than just a collection of sounds"
"The search for truth is more important than the truth itself"
Philosophy