Quotes by R. A. Salvatore

“ Farewell is said by the living, in life, every day. It is said with love and friendship, with the affirmation that the memories are lasting if the flesh is not. “

-R. A. Salvatore-

Farewell is said by the living, in life, every day. It is said with love and friendship, with the affirmation that the memories are lasting if the flesh is not.

Change is not always growth, but growth is often rooted in change.

Everyone dies. It is how one lives that matters.

We are the center. In each of our minds—we are the center, and all the world moves about us, and for us, and because of us.

I pray that the world never runs out of dragons. I say that in all sincerity, though I have played a part in the death of one great wyrm.

No, I would not want to live in a world without dragons, as I would not want to live in a world without magic, for that is a world without mystery, and that is a world without faith.

Joy multiplies when it is shared among friends, but grief diminishes with every division. That is life.

Nothing burns in your heart like the emptiness of losing something, someone, before you truly have learned of its value.

It is better, I think, to grab at the stars than to sit flustered because you know you cannot reach them.

Sane is boring.

Introducing R. A. Salvatore

R.A. Salvatore, born in 1959 in Massachusetts, is a renowned fantasy author best known for creating the character Drizzt Do’Urden, a heroic dark elf from the Forgotten Realms setting. After discovering Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, he transitioned from a communications and English education into writing, debuting with The Crystal Shard in 1988. His Legend of Drizzt series, spanning over 30 books, blends action-packed combat with themes of redemption and identity, while other works like the DemonWars Saga and Star Wars: Vector Prime showcase his versatility. Influenced by Tolkien and Dungeons & Dragons, Salvatore’s vivid storytelling has sold millions of books, cementing his legacy in modern fantasy as of 2025.