Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"My other hand' Lopen said. 'The one that was cut off long ago, eaten by a fearsome beast? It is making a rude gesture toward you right now. I thought you would want to know, so you can prepare to be insulted."
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"My other hand' Lopen said. 'The one that was cut off long ago, eaten by a fearsome beast? It is making a rude gesture toward you right now. I thought you would want to know, so you can prepare to be insulted."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"The world isn't fair? What a huge revelation! Some people in power abuse those they have power over? Amazing! When did this start happening?"
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"Progress is learning to control your world."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"A leader did not slump. A leader was in control. Even when he least felt like he controlled anything. Especially then."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"[Deserters], they've given up everything. Oaths. Families. When you desert, it breaks you. It leaves you willing to do anything, because you've already given away everything you could have cared about losing."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"Humans don’t make sense.”“If you’re only now learning that,” Kaladin said, “then you haven’t been paying attention."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"Shallan’s mental image of Jasnah Kholin was of someone almost divine. It was, upon reflection, an odd way to regard a determined atheist."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"So the gods,” Moash said, nursing his own drink, “were pleased that you solved problems on your own . . . by going to other gods and begging them for help instead?”“Hush,” Rock said. “Is good story."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"Perhaps I am an insensitive rich woman. That doesn't change the fact that you can be downright mean and offensive, Kaladin Stormblessed."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"All stories told have been told before. We tell them to ourselves, as did all men who ever were. And all men who ever will be. The only things new are the names."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"Wit smiled. "All stories told have been told before. We tell them to ourselves, as did all men who ever were. And all men who ever will be. The only things new are the names."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"I'm an expert on one-armed Herdazian jokes. 'Lopen,' my mother always says, 'you must learn these to laugh before others do. Then you steal the laughter from them, and have it all for yourself."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"Stealing regular stuff was no fun. She wanted a real challenge. Over the last two years, she'd picked the most difficult places to enter. Then she'd snuck in. And eaten their dinners."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"light makes shadow. Truth makes lies."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"It’s not a lie,” Shallan said, “if everyone understands and knows what it means.”“Mm. Those are some of the best lies."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"The only time you seem honest is when you’re insulting someone!”“The only honest things I can say to you are insults."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"Do not let your assumptions about a culture block your ability to perceive the individual, or you will fail."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"Control is the basis of all true power. Authority and strength are matters of perception"
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"Truth is individual.”“What? No it’s not. Truth is . . . it’s Truth. Reality.”“Your truth is what you see,” Pattern said, sounding confused. “What else could it be? That is the truth that you spoke to me, the truth that brings power."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
"All people are musicians" Wit countered. "The question is whether or not they share their songs."
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance
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