“I tell you, guilt dwells nowhere but in the eyes of the accuser. This men know even as they deny it, which is why they so often make murder their absolution. The truth of crime lies not with the victim but with the witness.”
Quote by R. Scott Bakker
Work
The Thousandfold Thought: The Prince of Nothing, Book Three (The Prince of Nothing)
The book is a part of a fantasy series known for its intricate world-building and complex characters. It follows the adventures of a protagonist in a richly detailed fantasy universe. 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
You May Also Like
“To indulge it is to breed it. To punish it is to feed it. Madness knows no bridle but the knife.”
Source: The Thousandfold Thought: The Prince of Nothing, Book Three (The Prince of Nothing)
Source: The Judging Eye: One (The Aspect-Emperor Trilogy)
Source: The White-Luck Warrior: Book Two
“The world is a big place and our brain is only three pounds.”
Source: The Cause of an Ice Age
“The moons of Uranus seem to have got a twist.”
Source: Star-Land: Being Talks with Young People about the Wonders of the Heavens
“I heard somebody say that the war ended today, but everybody knows it's going still.”
“I see so many little boys I wanna marry, I see plenty little kids I've yet to have.”