Two of the most powerful biases are hope (or, described differently, optimistic belief that something may be true) and fear.

Such biases twist the mind into believing some things are true, when they are not. The mind is ruled by psychological biases. “ People will believe a lie because they want it to be true or because they're afraid it might be true. hardcover editions unless otherwise stated. In the sections below which explain them in more detail, all pages given are from the U.S. * There have always been those who hate, and there always will be.Embrace life, Strength without hate.( Confessor).There is Magic in sincere Forgiveness, both in forgiveness received and given.They believe things mainly because they either want them to be true or fear them to be true. In abbreviation, the fourteen rules and the books they originate from are roughly: The Third Kingdom (2013 sequel to Omen Machine).The First Confessor (2012 prequel to Debt of Bones).The Law of Nines (2009 far future sequel to Confessor).Debt of Bones (1998 prequel to Wizard's First Rule).Of the seventeen books, four do not include a Wizard's Rule listed on this page:

As of August 2022, there are fourteen rules total, but only eleven of them have been numbered. The books' plots somewhat revolves around these rules (although most of the rules come into play in each book). In each of the books, a new rule is introduced. In the series, there's a set of rules or guidelines called Wizard's Rules.

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