Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan, born James Oliver Rigney Jr., was an American author best known for his epic fantasy series "The Wheel of Time." His rich storytelling and intricate world-building captivated millions of readers. Prior to his writing career, Jordan served as a helicopter gunner in Vietnam and later worked as a nuclear engineer. His legacy in fantasy literature endures, influencing countless authors and spawning a successful television adaptation.
Book summaries for books written by Robert Jordan
Quotes
The Wheel of Time weaves as the Wheel wills.
In the Two Rivers, a man could be as large as he wished to be.
To live is to be vulnerable to pain.
The greatest strength lies in knowing when to yield and when to strike.
Courage cannot be lost if it can be found again.
The heart is no simple metaphor; it is the wellspring of life.
When the sun leaps up from its bed, men shall see what they are not permitted to see while it slumbers.
It is the small decisions that shape our lives.
Hope is the tempest's eye, a beacon in the darkest night.
In darkness, the light shines brightest.
The path to power is often paved with sacrifice.
Without darkness, there can be no true light.