What was that?” Galladon demanded. “I think I just destroyed the biology section” Raoden replied with wonder.
BRANDON SANDERSONWhat was that?” Galladon demanded. “I think I just destroyed the biology section” Raoden replied with wonder.
BRANDON SANDERSONElantris, where he could live in bliss, rule in wisdom, and be worshiped for eternity. Eternity ended ten years ago.
BRANDON SANDERSONAuthors also create lovable, friendly characters, then proceed to do terrible things to them, like throw them in unsightly librarian-controlled dungeons.
BRANDON SANDERSONPeople can do great things. However, there are somethings they just can’t do. I, for instance, have not been able to transform myself into a Popsicle, despite years of effort.
BRANDON SANDERSONWar is far worse. At least where politics is going on, there are usually nice hors d’oeuvres.
BRANDON SANDERSONUnknowing ignorance is preferable to informed stupidity.
BRANDON SANDERSONKelsier smiled. ‘It means that you, Vin, are a very special person. You have a power that most high noblemen envy. It is a power that, had you been born an aristocrat, would have made you one of the most deadly and influential people in all of the final empire.’
BRANDON SANDERSONThe wood bounced off the man’s helmet, but the blow was powerful enough to daze him, so Lukel followed it with a solid blow to the face. The soldier dropped and Lukel grabbed his weapon. Now he had a sword. He only wished he knew how to use it.
BRANDON SANDERSONTo age truly was to suffer the ultimate treason, that of one’s body against oneself.
BRANDON SANDERSONHow could they honestly expect him to have faith in something that taught of miracles and wonders in the far past, but carefully gave excuses for why such things didn’t occur in the present day?
BRANDON SANDERSONYet she was beginning to think that she– along with others– had taken this belief too far, letting her desire to seem humble become a form of pride itself. She now saw that when her faith had become about clothing instead of people, it had taken a wrong turn.
BRANDON SANDERSONI’m just good at ignoring the fact that I’m terrified. If I ever realize how scared I am, you’ll probably find me trying to hide under those cobblestones over there.
BRANDON SANDERSONShe loved the teachings of the Five Visions. Humility. Sacrifice. Seeing another’s problems before your own.
BRANDON SANDERSONOvercome your guilt. Care, but not too much. Take responsibility, but don’t blame yourself. Protect, save, help- but know when to give up. They’re precarious ledges to walk. How do I do it?
BRANDON SANDERSONWhen I write my books, actually I’m known for very logical rule-based magic systems. I write with one foot in fantasy and one foot in science fiction.
BRANDON SANDERSONI’m planning to do! Dockson stood for a moment then he laughed too. “By the Lord Ruler, it’s good to have you back, kell! I’m afraid I’ve grown rather boring during the last few years” “We’ll fix that” Kelsier promised.
BRANDON SANDERSON