1,392 Quotes by Brandon Sanderson

So, when people try to give you some book with a shiny round award on the cover, be kind and gracious, but tell them you don’t read “fantasy,” because you prefer stories that are real. Then come back here and continue your research on the cult of evil Librarians who secretly rule the world.

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

This is life. The longer you live, the more you fail. Failure is the mark of a life well lived.

I’m not odd! I’m beautiful and articulate.

Ear demons are totally real,” Cody said. “They’re what make microphones like these ones work. They’re also what tell you to eat the last slice of pie when you know Tia wanted it.

Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before pancakes -Lopen.

Jasnah preferred to work alone, which was odd, considering how good she was at getting people to do what she wanted. Navani liked groups – but of course, Navani wasn’t a scholar. Oh, she knew how to pretend. But all she really did was nudge here and there, perhaps provide an idea. Others did all the real engineering.

Plan every battle as if you will inevitably retreat, but fight every battle like there is no backing down.

Adolin was there in a heartbeat, attacking with more skill than any other man Dalinar had known. The lad was a genius with the Blade, an artist with paint of only one shade.