black
grey
blue
red
brown
white

I consider myself to be a man of principle. But, what man does not? Even the cutthroat, I have noticed, considers his actions “moral” after a fashion.

Brandon Sanderson

I’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 SANDERSON

Cobblestones Ignore Probably
You first took a little step off a path to avoid some rocks. For a while, you walked alongside the path, but then you wandered out a little way to step on softer soil. Then you stopped paying attention as you drifted farther and farther away.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Attention Rocks Some Stopped Wandered
The motivations of men. They never make sense. And they always make sense.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Make Men Motivation Sense
However a man who was honest and clever was always, ALWAYS more difficult to scam than someone who was both dishonest and clever. Sincerity. It was so difficult , by definition, to fake.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Clever Fake Men
Anyway, if there’s a lesson to be learned, it’s this: great success often depends on being able to distinguish between the impossible and the improbable. Or, in easier terms, distinguishing between Popsicles and insanity. Any questions?
BRANDON SANDERSON

Distinguish Distinguishing Impossible
Well Vin says that there’s something behind all this, right? Some evil force of doom or whatever? Well, if I were said force of doom, then I certainly wouldn’t have used my powers to turn the land black. It just lacks flair. Red. Now, that would be an interesting color.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Blood Running Thinking
You said their prayer – is this the religion you believe in, then?” “I believe in them all.” Vin frowned. “None of them contradict each other?” Sazed smiled. “Oh, often and frequently they do. But, I respect the truths behind them all.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Believe Frequently Prayer Said Smile
Are there any religions on your list that include the slaughter of noblemen as a holy duty?
BRANDON SANDERSON

Holy Lists Noblemen
What was that?” Galladon demanded. “I think I just destroyed the biology section” Raoden replied with wonder.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Biology Thinking Wonder
When 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 SANDERSON

Book Feet Writing
The right belief is like a good cloak, I think. If it fits you well, it keeps you warm and safe. The wrong fit however, can suffocate.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Belief Safe Thinking
They are presented attractively for the same reason that kittens are cute – so that they can draw you in, then pounce on you for the kill. Seriously. Stay away from kittens.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Cute Kitten Reason
This is going to take a while. I’m a fantasy author. We have trouble with the concept of brevity.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Brevity Fantasy Trouble
Overcome 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 SANDERSON

Giving Guilt Responsibility Up
We were like deaf people trying to dance to a beat we couldn’t hear, long after the music actually stopped.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Long People Trying
It’s all right Wayne,” Waxillium said softly. “I’ve made a promise. I told Lord Harms I’d return Steris to him. And I will. That is that.” “Then I will remain and help,” Marasi said. “That is that.” “And I could really use some food,” Wayne added. “Fat is fat.
BRANDON SANDERSON

Promise Return Use

I consider myself to be a man of principle. But, what man does not? Even the cutthroat, I have noticed, considers his actions “moral” after a fashion.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

I consider myself to be a man of principle. But, what man does not? Even the cutthroat, I have noticed, considers his actions “moral” after a fashion.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

More Brandon Sanderson Quotes