David Eddings
Born: 01-01-1931
David Eddings was an American fantasy writer renowned for his epic series, including "The Belgariad" and "The Malloreon." Born in 1931, Eddings created richly detailed worlds and compelling characters that captivated readers. Often collaborating with his wife, Leigh Eddings, his storytelling blended adventure, humor, and intricate plots. Eddings' works remain influential in the fantasy genre, celebrated for their imaginative scope and enduring appeal to readers worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by David Eddings
Quotes
The will of the average man is like his house: it needs a good cleaning once in a while.
The only way to be sure of catching a train is to miss the one before it.
The thing that makes you exceptional, if you are at all, is inevitably that which must also make you lonely.
You’re learning, Garion. That’s what’s important. Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.
The world is full of people who can do anything they’re told, but few who can think for themselves.
Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.
There are few problems in life which cannot be solved by a properly applied axe.
The power of a woman is the power of the situation.
You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose.
The wise man is more apt to be forgiven than the fool.
The future is a book written in the past.
Sometimes it’s necessary to do wrong. Sometimes it’s the only way to make things right.