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The Shadow Rising

The Shadow Rising

The Shadow Rising is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the fourth book in his series The Wheel of Time. It was published by Tor Books and released on September 15, 1992. The unabridged audio book is read by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading.


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Robert Jordan photo
Robert Jordan photo

“Do not trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.”

A saying in Maule, Tear
The Shadow Rising (15 September 1992)

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“You read too much and understand too little.”

Moiraine Damodred
(15 September 1992)
Source: The Shadow Rising

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“The wheel weaves as the wheel wills”

Moiraine Damodred
The Shadow Rising (15 September 1992)
Variant: The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills, and we are only the thread of the Pattern.
Source: The Wheel of Time: Boxed Set #3

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“If you plan for the worst, all surprises are pleasant.”

Gaul
(15 September 1992)
Variant: Always plan for the worst, that way all your surprises will be pleasant ones.
Source: The Shadow Rising

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Robert Jordan photo

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