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The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.

Brandon Sanderson

Welcome, Ruin said, to godhood.
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Ruins Said Welcome
…somehow the old philosophers could make even the most salacious topics seem boring.
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Boring Philosopher Topics
Yet, upon closer examination he might see that without one, the other becomes useless. The wise man then sees that both lock and key were created for the same purpose.
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Created Purpose Same
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.
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Believe Frequently Prayer Said Smile
And Vin liked solitude. When you’re alone, no one can betray you
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Betray Like Solitude
Mocking a woman is like drinking too much wine. It may be fun for a short time, but the hangover is hell.
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Boyfriend Fun Relationship
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.
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Cobblestones Ignore Probably
Sing!” Grandpa Smedry yelled, his voice echoing down a hallway to the right.”Sing!” If he breaks into song I think I might have to strangle myself… I thought, cringing.
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Song Thinking Voice
She loved the teachings of the Five Visions. Humility. Sacrifice. Seeing another’s problems before your own.
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Humble Taken Teaching
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.
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Blood Running Thinking
That hat looks ridiculous.” “Fortunately, I can change hats,” Wayne said, “while you, sir, are stuck with that face.
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Faces Hats Looks
It’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.
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Facts Long Stories
Entropy shakes its angry fist at you for being clever enough to organize the world. (p 2)
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Clever Fists World
It is very important to be reading as well as writing. A doctor is not going to ignore new surgery practices.
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Doctors Reading Writing
Ah, the outdoors,’ Shallan said. ‘I visited that mythical place once.
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Mythical Outdoor Said
I’m not really sure why. But… do you stop loving someone just because they betray you? I don’t think so. That’s what makes the betrayal hurt so much – pain, frustration, anger… and I still loved her. I still do.
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Betrayal Hurt Pain

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