Last updated on 19 July 2024 at 07:28 pm
Witty, wise, or woeful, the words of Robert Jordan are lovely to read. They’re also inspiring enough to share and enjoy, so I’ve assembled some of the best quotes from The Great Hunt in the hope they’ll please you. My quotes from The Great Hunt will state who said what and when, and I intend to publish similar lists for all The Wheel of Time books.
This post has minor spoilers for The Great Hunt, as I’ll be quoting lines from the book. This includes dialogue, thoughts, and prose. There will also be a brief commentary on them, but I’ve avoided saying anything that might ruin the story.
Best Quotes from The Great Hunt
Whether in speech or thought, The Wheel of Time is enriched by quotable phrases, and I want to celebrate them on this site. I’m keen to note that The Great Hunt is not short on poignant exchanges and deep thinking, and that is reflected in this collection of thoughts and words.
I expected my favorite quotes from The Great Hunt to be more diverse due to the growing number of characters and points of view in the second book. However, at least at this stage, there seems to be a bias toward Rand al’Thor quotes and muses. I’ll try to address that as I comb through the book again, but I’ll end my introduction now and turn instead to the words of Robert Jordan. These are just some of the most wonderful quotes from The Great Hunt:
Rand al’Thor Quotes from The Great Hunt
Rand reels off old sayings to provoke Matrim Cauthon, who has merely asserted that “an Aes Sedai’s gift is bait for a fish” and that he doesn’t want to “put the hook in his mouth.” “A pig painted gold is still a pig,” is one of Rand’s retorts.
Rand wonders at Ogier tree singing, an extraordinary talent bestowed on Loial. “Always something new, always something I didn’t expect,” he muses, “and sometimes it isn’t horrible.”
The sheepherder tries to reassure himself, as much as his companions, when they retrieve a dangerous knife. “Lan said the time to sound most sure was when you were least certain,” he recalls.
Rand is upset and conflicted but finds comfort in these words of redemption. “No man can walk so long in the Shadow,” he reminds himself, “that he cannot come again to the Light.”
Reflective Quotes from The Great Hunt
Lan offers Rand some words of wisdom as the boy nervously answers a summons from the Amyrlin Seat. “There is one rule, above all others, for being a man,” he tells the boy, “whatever comes, face it on your feet.”
Verin reflects on knowledge as she instructs Egwene in using the One Power. She believes Moiraine only shares what she must, and Verin intends to help Egwene control her magic.
“Knowing serves no real purpose,” the Brown Sister says thoughtfully, “but then, neither does not knowing. Myself, I always prefer knowing to not.”
The Shienaran Prayer for the Dead
Loial quotes this verse initially as he explains Shienaran burial customs to Rand. These are the solitary words of farewell that Ingtar says for two dead soldiers they have found:
“The Light shine on you, and the Creator shelter you. The last embrace of the mother welcome you home.”
What are your favorite quotes from The Great Hunt? Please let me know in the comments section. My selection is unforgivably short, so I’ll add the best of yours to this post and more of my own.
Where Does the Wind Rise in The Great Hunt?
These words open every book in The Wheel of Time’s main series with only a change in the wind’s course. In The Great Hunt, it “rose in the Mountains of Dhoom,” a range of mountains south of Shayol Ghul and the Blasted Lands.
More Quotes from The Wheel of Time Books
As well as these quotes from The Great Hunt, I’ve posted my favorite words from all 14 books and the prequel, New Spring. Tap the images below to find them all:
Listen to The Great Hunt
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Please take advantage of these recordings, as they are an excellent way to consume The Wheel of Time series. I’ve provided all the information you need if you want to listen to The Great Hunt audiobook right here:
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I hope you liked my list of quotes from The Great Hunt. If you did, check back soon for more, and please share this article on your social media. Leave me a comment if you’ve any suggestions, feedback, or questions. I’ll reply with speed, I promise.
Remember, I want to know your favorite quotes from The Great Hunt. Which ones have I been cruel not to mention? I hope to make this list less weighted towards Rand al’Thor quotes, so bear that in mind.
Until next time, may the Light shine on you, my friends!
Russell