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Raoden turned to regard the large Dula. “What does it matter? It’s not like we have anything pressing to do. It’s actually quite pleasant up here-you should just sit back and enjoy it.”

Brandon Sanderson

I try to avoid having thoughts. They lead to other thoughts, and—if you’re not careful—those lead to actions. Actions make you tired. I have this on rather good authority from someone who once read it in a book.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Action Book Careful Tired Trying
When I do research, I cast my net very widely and then snatch what feels right out of that. Occasionally I’ll read a specific book for a specific book, but usually I’m trying to increase my general understanding.
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Book Trying Understanding
An ominous crash came from the clouds above them, and Raoden felt a wet drop splat against his head. “Fantastic,” Galladon grumbled. “I’m enjoying myself already.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Already Drop I Optimist
Entropy shakes its angry fist at you for being clever enough to organize the world. (p 2)
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Clever Fists World
To believe, it seemed, one had to want to believe.
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Believe Seemed Want
Wayne’s a little attached to that hat,” Waxillium said. “He thinks it’s lucky.” Wayne: “It is lucky. I ain’t never died while wearing that hat.” Marasi frowned. “I … I’m not sure I know how to respond.” Wax: “That’s a common reaction to Wayne.
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Littles Lucky Thinking
Honestly, for an evil god of darkness, he certainly can be dull.
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Darkness Dull Evil
To lack feeling is to be dead, but to act on every feeling is to be a child.
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Children Dead Feelings
True art was more than beauty; it was more than technique. It was not just imitation. It was boldness, it was contrast, it was subtlety.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Boldness Imitation Technique
My dear, did you just try to prove the existence of God with your cleavage?
BRANDON SANDERSON

Existence Trying Use
One can have a wit, but not a witless
BRANDON SANDERSON

People Wit Witness
Ham shook his head, sitting down, pouring himself something to drink. “I don’t get it, El. Why’d she attack him?” “She’s loony,” Spook said.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Ham Pouring Sitting Down
I’m not really sure why. But… do you stop loving someone just because they betray you? I don’t think so. That’s what makes the betrayal hurt so much – pain, frustration, anger… and I still loved her. I still do.
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Betrayal Hurt Pain
Those seemed to become figures, crafted by the bones and branches stretching from the heaps on the ground. Bodies and souls. His movement made the shadows twist, as if turning to regard him.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Ground Heaps Movement Twist
That isn’t greatness. That’s just foolishness.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Foolishness Greatness
I strive for nothing if not consistency
BRANDON SANDERSON

Consistency Nothing Strive

Raoden turned to regard the large Dula. “What does it matter? It’s not like we have anything pressing to do. It’s actually quite pleasant up here-you should just sit back and enjoy it.”

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