You see, that is the sad, sorry, terrible thing about sarcasm.It's really funny.

What a pair they were - a Mistborn who felt guilty wasting coins to jump and a nobleman who thought balls were too expensive.

Elend: I kind of lost track of time…Breeze: For two hours?Elend: There were books involved.

You should try not to talk so much, friend. You'll sound far less stupid that way.- Breeze

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.

I swear, my dear. Sometimes our conversations remind me of a broken sword."She raised an eyebrow."Sharp as hell," Lightsong said, "but lacking a point.

People can do great things. However, there are some things they just CAN'T do. I, for instance, have not been able to transform myself into a Popsicle, despite years of effort.

Why hasn't anyone killed him yet?”“Dumb luck,” Wit said. “In that I’m lucky you’re all so dumb.

It was amazing how many books one could fit into a room, assuming one didn't want to move around very much.