It is a writer’s greatest pleasure to hear that someone was kept up until the unholy hours of the morning reading one of their books
BRANDON SANDERSONThere are two kinds of people in this world, son. Those who save lives, and those who take lives.” “And what of those who protect and defend? Those who save lives by taking lives?” “That’s like trying to stop a storm by blowing harder. Ridiculous. You can’t protect by killing.
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I point out truths when I see them, Brightlord Sadeas. Each man has his place. Mine is to make insults. Yours is to be in-sluts.
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That isn’t greatness. That’s just foolishness.
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I will protect those who cannot protect themselves.
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I strive for nothing if not consistency
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Too many of us take great pains with what we ingest through our mouths, and far less with what we partake of through our ears and eyes.
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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?
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If men should read these words, let them know that power is a heavy burden. Seek not to be bound by its chains.
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Elantris, where he could live in bliss, rule in wisdom, and be worshiped for eternity. Eternity ended ten years ago.
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To age truly was to suffer the ultimate treason, that of one’s body against oneself.
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You see the dilemma?” Ham asked. “I see an idiot,” Breeze mumbled.
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But you can’t kill me, Lord Tyrant. I represent that one thing you’ve never been able to kill, no matter how hard you try. I am hope.
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Somebody has to start. Somebody has to step forward and do what is right, because it is right.
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Do not dash if you only have the strength to walk, and do not waste your time pushing on the walls that will not give. More importantly, don’t shove where a pat would be sufficient.
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Honestly, for an evil god of darkness, he certainly can be dull.
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And Vin liked solitude. When you’re alone, no one can betray you
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