Ten fools

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Ten fools
World of Origin Roshar

The Ten Fools are of cultural significance on Roshar.

They are probably from a religious or historical tale, and presumably all have different traits. The only specific fool we know of is Cabine, who acts childish though he is an adultCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content. They are the opposite of the ten Heralds. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Quotes

Dalinar moved on quickly. "We must have seemed of the ten fools, charging away like that. I do wish you'd given me more notice to prepare your honor guard. This is a war zone.

—Dalinar, to Elhokar, after climbing the rock.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

I apologize for wasting your time, Brightlord. You are correct; this is akin to the ten fools.

Teleb, concerning lighter bridges to Dalinar.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Kal leaned back, breathing in and out. He felt like one of the ten fools specifically Cabine, who acted like a child though he was adult.

Kaladin, when he is sent to the kitchens as his father speaks to Roshone.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

I know, Adolin said. That was before I saw him rescue Sadeas. Every time I start to forget how amazing my father is, he does something to prove me one of the ten fools

Adolin. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

They'll see me dead, like my father. Sometimes I do wonder if we re chasing after the ten fools here. The assassin in white--he was Shin

Elhokar Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

They re worthless, you know, Sadeas said. You re of the ten fools, Dalinar Kholin! Don t you see how mad you are? This will be remembered as the most ridiculous decision ever made by an Alethi highprince

Sadeas, in reference to Dalinar trading a Shardblade for the bridgemen. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Notes

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