How did men believe in something that preached love on one hand, yet taught destruction of unbelievers on the other? How did one rationalize belief with no proof?
BRANDON SANDERSONHow did men believe in something that preached love on one hand, yet taught destruction of unbelievers on the other? How did one rationalize belief with no proof?
BRANDON SANDERSONIt’s what happens when you shoot someone,” Wayne pointed out. “At least, usually someone has the good sense to get dead when you go to all the trouble to shoot them.
BRANDON SANDERSONIt’s actually a rather romantic and dramatic story — one I would eagerly tell you, except for the fact that I recently forgot it, based on it being far too long and having not enough decapitations.
BRANDON SANDERSONIt is very important to be reading as well as writing. A doctor is not going to ignore new surgery practices.
BRANDON SANDERSONimaginary things were often the only items of real substance in people’s lives.
BRANDON SANDERSONI 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 SANDERSONI loathe what you’ve done. What has happened to you?’ Test him!’ Rand whispered, voice dangerous. ‘Before condemning me, let us first determine if my sins have achieved anything beyond my own damnation.
BRANDON SANDERSONThink of the possibilities–if the ash were red, the rivers would run like blood. Black is so monotonous that you can forget about it, but red–you’d always be thinking, ‘Why, look at that. That hill is red. That evil force of doom trying to destroy me certainly has style.
BRANDON SANDERSONA man can only lead when others accept him as their leader, and he has only as much authority as his subjects give to him. All of the brilliant ideas in the world cannot save your kingdom if no one will listen to them.
BRANDON SANDERSONAh, the outdoors,’ Shallan said. ‘I visited that mythical place once.
BRANDON SANDERSONThose 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 SANDERSONElantris, where he could live in bliss, rule in wisdom, and be worshiped for eternity. Eternity ended ten years ago.
BRANDON SANDERSONOne can have a wit, but not a witless
BRANDON SANDERSONI still doubt it will work.” “You’d doubt the sun’s rising if you weren’t proven wrong each day,” Raoden said with a smile.
BRANDON SANDERSONNot all librarians are evil cultists. Some librarians are instead vengeful undead who want to suck your soul.
BRANDON SANDERSONIt’s like a banana farm for guns!
BRANDON SANDERSON