Quote by Robert Jordan
We are alike in many ways, you and I. There is a darkness in us. Darkness, pain, death. They radiate from us. If ever you love a woman, Rand, leave her and let her find another. It will be the best gift you can give her.

Summary
This quote suggests that the speaker and the person they are addressing share certain qualities, including a dark side filled with darkness, pain, and death. The speaker advises the addressee that if they were to ever fall in love with a woman, it would be best for them to let her go and find happiness with someone else. This advice is portrayed as a gift, implying that their own darkness may cause harm or suffering to those around them, and by leaving, they are sparing their loved ones from experiencing this negativity.