If men should read these words, let them know that power is a heavy burden. Seek not to be bound by its chains.
BRANDON SANDERSONThat’s kind of what trust is, isn’t it? A willful self-delusion.
More Brandon Sanderson Quotes
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A man was defined not by his flaws, but by how he overcame them.
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You’ll never learn how to do your endings until you FINISH your endings.
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To age truly was to suffer the ultimate treason, that of one’s body against oneself.
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An ominous crash came from the clouds above them, and Raoden felt a wet drop splat against his head. “Fantastic,” Galladon grumbled. “I’m enjoying myself already.
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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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By the way, Sally, did you know that getting cut from the knight’s magic rock also requires a period of exile from their giant glass mushroom?”)
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That isn’t greatness. That’s just foolishness.
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Finally, you found yourself in the wrong city, wondering why the signs on the roadway hadn’t led you better.
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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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So, there I was, tied to an altar made from outdated encyclopedias, about to get sacrificed to the dark powers by a cult of evil Librarians.
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A person knows when they’re in darkness, even when they can’t see. -Nightblood
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Vin: I don’t know — and it’s all your fault, you know. I used to understand everything. Now it’s all confused. Kelsier: Yes, we’ve messed you up right properly.
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…somehow the old philosophers could make even the most salacious topics seem boring.
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You cannot tempt the hearts of men who are pure.
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This 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.
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