Top 35 Kel Kade Quotes (2025 Update)

1. “Silence! Always. Be. Silent.”

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2. “If you must belittle others to make yourself feel better, then you should do silently, in your own mind, where only you will suffer from your poison.”

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3. “Good men want only the power to make things right. Great men seek to make things right and gather the power to do so. Great leaders find those who are worthy of wielding power and set them to the task of making things right.”

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4. “Do not mistake your ignorance or lack of skills for cowardice. It is a wise man that acknowledges his limitations.”

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5. “If you die, it will not be the first time. They should worry about what you will do when you return.”

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6. “You have the knowledge of a businessman, the plans of a criminal mastermind, the actions of a cold-blooded killer, and the words of honor like those of a knight.”

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7. “Someone must step up and fight for the innocent victims, for those who could not protect themselves. Someone must enact justice and prevent others from succumbing to the same fate. Does that not sound like something the Rezkin you knew from yesterday, that man of such conviction, would do?”

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8. “Some of them were much easier, like Rule 156 – Do not die.”

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9. “Emotional fear is a hindrance without purpose. Instinctual fear breeds caution and knowledge of one’s surroundings. One would be at a disadvantage without it.”

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10. “When you require something of me, I will seek to provide it. When you need my support, you will have it. I will speak only your praises in public, and I will ever strive to serve you loyally.”

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11. “Rezkin, what is the purpose of the cat?” Malcius asked. Rezkin scowled at his friend. “It is a cat, Malcius. Its purpose is to be a cat.”

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12. “You do not make demands, intruder. You will surrender or die,” said the captain. Rezkin tilted his head. “No.” The captain blinked. “What? You can’t just say no.”

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13. “If the source turned out to be opposed to Rezkin, it would be like two wildfires meeting with Ashai in the center. They may snuff each other out, but everyone and everything caught between them would be destroyed. Maker forbid the two find common ground and become one.”

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14. “As in the wild there were predators and prey, so, too, did they exist among men in towns and cities. The hardworking peasants were the grazers, and the thieves were the starving coyotes.”

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15. “An individual’s value cannot be determined by another. You are as valuable as you perceive yourself to be. Whether anyone else recognizes it is another matter.”

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16. “Not a threat unto him. Of the great Blessed he be, to even threaten the we. To breach the walls and take the halls, alert he sounds and calls them down! His army, to him they come.”

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17. “He had been taught that silence was a virtue, and in this, he was a true believer.”

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18. “You need to be focused, Reaylin. You must determine your objective. Know your purpose. Recognize your talents and capitalize on them. If you live your life for the sole purpose of seeking the approval of others, you will live no life at all. You will indubitably fail, for if that person cannot appreciate you for who you are, then he or she will never truly appreciate you at all. You will always be trying to prove yourself, and it will never be enough.”

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19. “Tieran said, “Yes, did you enjoy your vacation?” “I think you and I have different definitions of a vacation,” Rezkin said. “Yes, mine is laying back relaxing with plenty of food and drink. You were probably off taking on armies, battling magical creatures, and rescuing fair maidens.” Behind Tieran, Xa grinned.”

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20. “Where did you hide it?”

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21. “You see, someone in this kingdom has a very dangerous enemy, and I need to know who it is.” “Who? This someone or the enemy?” asked the general. “Oh, I know who the enemy is,” Rezkin replied. “Then, who is the enemy?” Marcum asked. “Me,” Rezkin stated.”

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22. “The match was a short one. The mountain brute received several gashes across his flesh that bled profusely, but the fight came to an abrupt halt when he cleaved the whip-wielding arm from his opponent’s body. The crowd cheered, some cringed, and others bathed the stands in their lunch.”

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23. “A few dozen criminal casualties seemed a small price to pay.”

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24. “How do you laugh?” Uthey gave him a strange look, so Tam nodded toward the slavers. “With all of this? With the hunger and beatings, with the chains and blisters, with no choices in your life, how do you laugh?” Uthey stared at the fire for a long time and finally said, “Every moment is a bubble of sorrow in my chest. The bubbles build up to weigh heavily on my heart. I must release them, or they will crush me from within.”

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25. “Briesh had made the point that it would be better to die in the attempt than to live with failure. They had all met the Raven, and no one disagreed.”

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26. “The establishment was sizeable by tavern standards, sporting at least fifteen tables large enough to hold four to six people and a few smaller ones. A long bar surrounded by tall stools ran along one wall. Behind the bar, a number of tapped kegs were lined up along a tall bench, and between the kegs was a tall rack holding an assortment of shiny bottles filled with various colored liquids.”

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27. “If you live your life for the sole purpose of seeking the approval of others, you will live no life at all.”

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28. “The taxes have been a hardship, but not unmanageable for me. What causes me difficulty is the order for men. The king demands more men for his muster each month. Already I have lost half my guard, the remaining guard is insufficient to patrol against the increasing number of bandits. When people can no longer afford to purchase what they need, they turn to thievery.”

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29. “In addition, he was surprised to admit, he trusted her not to stab him in his sleep. These seemed like good qualities to have in a wife.”

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30. “How did you come across such a powerful mage,” Serunius said with skepticism, “and how did you convince him to serve you?” “I offered to kill his donkey,” Rezkin said.”

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31. “Know your purpose. Recognize your talents and capitalize on them. If you live your life for the sole purpose of seeking the approval of others, you will live no life at all.”

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32. “Potential could be shaped into anything. According to the masters, it was the greatest resource one could possess.”

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33. “Unlike with Shiela, Rezkin did not feel inclined to decapitate someone every time Frisha was present.”

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34. “I could be happy with you, Reyla. You could never be happy with me.”

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35. “The greatest adventures often start with a simple task and rarely seem so great when you are enduring them.”

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36. “For a woman like Shiela, a soft hand would render her bold and controlling and a firm one would make her bitter and resentful.”

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