Wisdom from hidden places

[Bjorn_Wyrd]

I am pathologically obsessed with a good story, and I don't discredit modernists for making an attempt at great wisdom, which is of itself an art form of the old, the weathered and the powerful. Has anyone found nuggets from interesting places? I could go nuts for The Elder Scrolls, and while Paarthurnax is pretty reliable, I found this quote from 36 Lessons of Vivec Vol. 11 and it's been tremendous food for thought. If you find something worth posting, put it here!

 

"According to the Codes of Mephala, there is no difference between the theorist and the terrorist. Even the most cherished desire disappears in their hands. This is why Mephala has black hands. Bring both of yours to every argument. The one-handed king finds no remedy. When you approach God, however, cut both of them off. God has no need of theory and he is armored head to toe in terror."

Edited March 15, 2022 by Bjorn_Wyrd