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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." | + | {{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 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 it's intricacies via [[spinning leaf]]. | The Lethani is a Zen-like concept 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 it's intricacies via [[spinning leaf]]. | ||
Revision as of 07:05, 12 January 2019
"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." [1]
The Lethani is a Zen-like concept 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 it's intricacies via spinning leaf.
- ↑ The Wise Man's Fear, Chapter 87, "The Lethani"
