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 SANDERSONIf you’re always on time, it implies that you never have anything better you should be doing. -Kelsier
More Brandon Sanderson Quotes
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To lack feeling is to be dead, but to act on every feeling is to be a child.
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…somehow the old philosophers could make even the most salacious topics seem boring.
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I 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.
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To age truly was to suffer the ultimate treason, that of one’s body against oneself.
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My name is Stephen Leeds, and I am perfectly sane. My hallucinations, however, are all quite mad.
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Think 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.
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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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In the end, I worry that my arrogance shall destroy us all.
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Wayne’s a little attached to that hat,” Waxillium said. “He thinks it’s lucky.” Wayne: “It is lucky. I ain’t never died while wearing that hat.” Marasi frowned. “I … I’m not sure I know how to respond.” Wax: “That’s a common reaction to Wayne.
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I strive for nothing if not consistency
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I’ve found you can ignore half of what Dox tells you and not miss much-except for maybe they occasional complaint that you’re spending too much.
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Personally, I like it much better when someone else does the decision making. That way you have legitimate grounds to whine and complain.
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Be warned – Hammond does tend to be a bit optimistic about these kind of things. If the army were made up of one-legged mutes, he would praise their balance and their listening skills.
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Have you finally grown so jealous of my impeccable fashion sense that you’ve decided to have me disposed of?
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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?
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