Sometimes it was daunting, knowing how easily I could break things. This one simple curse seemed to dominate my entire life.
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.
More Brandon Sanderson Quotes
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…somehow the old philosophers could make even the most salacious topics seem boring.
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The finest defense of character is correct action. Acquaint yourself with virtue, and you can expect proper treatment from those around you.
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Attacking a provincial lord in his manor house, surrounded by guards…Honestly, Kell, I’d nearly forgotten how foolhardy you can be. “Foolhardy?” Kelsier asked with a laugh. “that wasn’t foolhardy – that was just a small diversion. You should see some of the things
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What was that?” Galladon demanded. “I think I just destroyed the biology section” Raoden replied with wonder.
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People see in stories what they’re looking for, my young friend.
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My dear, did you just try to prove the existence of God with your cleavage?
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There are no endings, and never will be endings, to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was an ending.
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I bring you a message from a friend of ours,” she said quietly. “He wanted you to know that he’s not dead. He can’t be killed.” “He is hope.” The she raised the spear and rammed it directly into the Lord Ruler’s heart.
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“Well,” Rock said, “is involving much mudbeer and singing.” “How’s that a duel?” “He who can still sing after the most drinks is winner. Plus, soon’ everyone is so drunk that they forget what argument was about.” Teft laughed. “Beats knives at dawn, I suppose.
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Welcome, Ruin said, to godhood.
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If you’re always on time, it implies that you never have anything better you should be doing. -Kelsier
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There was rarely an obvious branching point in a person’s life. People changed slowly, over time. You didn’t take on step, then find yourself in a completely new location.
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Vin shook her head. “No, not me. I’m not a good person or a bad person. I’m just here to kill things.” OreSeur watched her for a moment, then settled back down. “Regardless,” he said, “you are not my worst master. That is, perhaps, a compliment among our people.
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You cannot tempt the hearts of men who are pure.
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Faith means that it doesn’t matter what happens. You can trust that somebody is watching. Trust that somebody will make it all right.
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