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Joe Abercrombie, born on December 31, 1974, is a British writer known for his dark fantasy style. His works are highly appreciated by readers, with notable series including 'The First Law' and 'The Heroes'.

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Famous Joe Abercrombie Quotes

“Absolutes are never to be trusted.”

Trust Absolute

Book:The Wisdom of Crowds

Source: The Wisdom of Crowds

“Everyone says you're the most untrustworthy bitch in the whole North.' 'No one should know better than you what the things everyone says are worth. Truth is, I only care about keeping my word to folk I like. I seem untrustworthy because there are only seven of those outside the hills.' She made a fist of her tattooed hand, trembling tight. 'To those seven, I am a rock.”

Trust

Book:The Trouble with Peace

Source: The Trouble with Peace

“Trust. It was a word that only liars used. A word the truthful has no need of.”

Trust

Book:Last Argument of Kings

Source: Last Argument of Kings

“Trust is like glass. Lovely, but only a fool rests lots of weight on it.”

Trust

Book:Half a War

Source: Half a War

About the Author

Born: December 31, 1974
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 161

Books & Sources

Half the WorldRelated source material

Best Served ColdRelated source material

The HeroesRelated source material

The Wisdom of CrowdsRelated source material

Last Argument of KingsRelated source material

Last Argument Of Kings: The First Law: Book ThreeRelated source material

The DevilsRelated source material

Before They Are HangedRelated source material

Red CountryRelated source material

Half a WarRelated source material

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