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{{Quote|"What is the Lethani?" ''Serious.'' Tempi looked at me for a long momnent, then suddenly burst out laughing. "I do not know. And I cannot tell you." He laughed again. ''Understatement.'' "Still we must speak of it." {{Ref|TWMF|87}} }} 


The Lethani is a Zen-like concept originating with the Adem people encapsulating the essence of correct human action. It is best understood by the more intuitive and ego-less aspect of the mind. Kvothe often realizes its intricacies via [[spinning leaf]].

The Adem have several strict customs surrounding the teaching and discussion of the Lethani.