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I think that's how it's supposed to be. But from the time when they start as novices, they're taught and trained in the art of Oath-Avoidance. They're taught how to lie and deceive in a way that people won't know they're doing it, without actually speaking falsehood. The ideal has become...

I think the attitude towards Aes Sedai from common people was made quite clear early in the series: never believe what they say, even if it's crystal clear. They're twisting the words. Etc. So people don't really trust them. Virtually the only way they can get someone to trust them is to say...

I really don't think that the Asha'man will bind themselves. The way I see Logain's final scene, is that he's got a good start for redeeming male channelers without it. As long as they manage to keep doing good things, they'll have no reason to bind themselves, and nobody's going to be able to...

Why would you wanna be an Aes Sedai with the Seanchan around? Possibly no way to defend yourself efficiently (no weapon unless threatened). The Seanchan aren't allowed to grab people outside their borders anyway. I don't think the Aes Sedai will have quite the same prestige anymore, though. Too...