"One trained in the Skill is able to reach out to another's mind, no matter how distant, and know what he is thinking. Those who are strongly Skilled can influence that thinking, or have converse with that person." Prologue: Page 1

"'Fitz, nothing has changed. You're still a royal bastard, and Prince Regal still regards you as an obstacle.'" Chapter 2: Page 38

"To Burrich, the Wit that sometimes left me open to the minds of animals was a perversion, a disgusting weakness that no true man indulged."
Chapter 5: Page 102

"The Red Ships have taken the hearts of the Forged ones, and left their bodies to stalk us. Nonetheless, those we put down today are of the Six Duchies. Our own." Chapter 8: Page 157

"'If you are weak,' he had threatened us, 'if you lack focus and discipline, if you are indulgent and inclined to pleasure, you will not master...