If I should die,” Dalinar said, “then I would do so having lived my life right. It is not the destination that matters, but how one arrives there.” “The Codes?” “No. The Way of Kings.” “That storming book.
BRANDON SANDERSONIf I should die,” Dalinar said, “then I would do so having lived my life right. It is not the destination that matters, but how one arrives there.” “The Codes?” “No. The Way of Kings.” “That storming book.
BRANDON SANDERSONJoy was more than just an absence of discomfort.
BRANDON SANDERSONA man was defined not by his flaws, but by how he overcame them.
BRANDON SANDERSONThis makes readers feel hurt and worried for the characters. The simple truth is that authors like making people squirm. If this weren’t the case, all novels would be filled completely with cute bunnies having birthday parties.
BRANDON SANDERSONThe right belief is like a good cloak, I think. If it fits you well, it keeps you warm and safe. The wrong fit however, can suffocate.
BRANDON SANDERSONFaith means that it doesn’t matter what happens. You can trust that somebody is watching. Trust that somebody will make it all right.
BRANDON SANDERSONYou cannot blame me for being what I am. Without me, nothing would end. Nothing could end. And therefore, nothing could grow. I am life. Would you fight life itself?
BRANDON SANDERSONDo 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.
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 SANDERSONHow could they honestly expect him to have faith in something that taught of miracles and wonders in the far past, but carefully gave excuses for why such things didn’t occur in the present day?
BRANDON SANDERSONHer aunt Sol had once told Shai to smile at the worst insults and snap at the minor ones. That way, no man would know your heart.
BRANDON SANDERSONWar has change him some, but on the inside, I think he’s still just a dreamer caught in a world with too much violence.
BRANDON SANDERSONWe were like deaf people trying to dance to a beat we couldn’t hear, long after the music actually stopped.
BRANDON SANDERSONThe motivations of men. They never make sense. And they always make sense.
BRANDON SANDERSONIt’s not imitating anything; it has become a better version of itself.
BRANDON SANDERSONWell 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.
BRANDON SANDERSON