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R. Scott Bakker

Born: 01-01-1967

R. Scott Bakker is a Canadian author best known for his epic fantasy series, "The Second Apocalypse," which includes "The Prince of Nothing" and "The Aspect-Emperor" trilogies. Born in 1967, Bakker holds a degree in English literature and a master's in theory and criticism. His work is renowned for its philosophical depth and intricate world-building, blending elements of fantasy with psychological and existential themes.

Book summaries for books written by R. Scott Bakker

Quotes

Truth shines only when every shadow is questioned.

R. Scott Bakker

truthquestioning

Innocence is an impediment to understanding.

R. Scott Bakker

innocenceunderstanding

Men often mistake killing and revenge for justice. They seldom have the stomach for justice.

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justicerevenge

There is no greater curse than to be given what one thinks they want.

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cursesdesires

The darkness that comes before is simply the absence of light.

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darknesslight

The world is only as real as the mind that perceives it.

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realityperception

In the darkness, truth and deception are two sides of the same coin.

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truthdeceptiondarkness

There are no secrets that time does not reveal.

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secretstime

The heart is a treacherous thing. It can lead you astray, make you believe in things that aren't real.

R. Scott Bakker

heartdeception

Love is the greatest weakness and the greatest strength of mankind.

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loveweaknessstrength

Fear is the shadow of our desires.

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feardesires

The path to power is paved with deception and betrayal.

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powerdeceptionbetrayal