“To be ignorant and to be deceived are two different things. To be ignorant is to be a slave of the world. To be deceived is to be the slave of another man. The question will always be: Why, when all men are ignorant, and therefore already slaves, does this latter slavery sting us so?”
Quote by R. Scott Bakker
Work
The Darkness that Comes Before: The Prince of Nothing, Book One (The Prince of Nothing)
This first book in the The Prince of Nothing series delves into a richly detailed fantasy universe, featuring a protagonist caught in a web of political intrigue and magical conflict. more
Author
R. Scott Bakker
R. Scott Bakker is an American author known for his complex philosophical and religious themes. His works often explore morality, free will, and the ultimate meaning of the universe. Born on February 2, 1967, Bakker's career began in the 1990s with the publication of his short stories. His first novel, 'The Darkness That Comes Before,' was published in 2004 and quickly gained widespread acclaim. more
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