Shallan Davar

Character in The Way of Kings From: The Way of Kings

Scholar and noblewoman with witty and insightful narrative voice

113 quotes

"I wish I could see the future."
Dreams
"The parshmen are slaves, but they need not be."
Freedom
"Words matter. Choose them carefully."
Wisdom
"Justice demands action."
Justice
"The truth is a blade that cuts both ways."
Truth
"The world will change, and we will change with it."
Change
"Pattern is nothing. Pattern is everything."
Philosophy
"Words are more dangerous than swords."
Power
"Beauty exists even in darkness."
Beauty
"Imagination is the foundation of creation."
Creativity
"Dreams give us purpose."
Dreams
"Creativity flourishes in freedom."
Creativity
"Art is truth revealed."
Art
"These storms... they're not natural. They're a sign of something far worse."
Wisdom
"Some men see what is, and ask why. I see what could be, and ask why not."
Imagination
"We must be willing to change who we are to become who we should be."
Change
"The spren teach us that all things are connected."
Wisdom
"Art is a reflection of the soul."
Art
"Adventure awaits those brave enough to seek it."
Adventure
"Creativity is the ultimate expression of freedom."
Creativity
"Expectation. That thing was made of expectation."
Imagination
"Sarcasm is the refuge of those who are too clever for their own good."
Humor
"You are the man who bought my maps."
Relationships
"I have never heard a knight swear before."
Humor
"One cannot have a wedding without a groom."
Humor
"You cannot trust the historians."
Truth
"That painting is ruined."
Humor
"Cracks are how the light gets in."
Hope
"You look ridiculous in those shoes."
Humor
"Dreams are the first step toward destiny."
Dreams