1,392 Quotes by Brandon Sanderson

Spook: No, I’m not troubled. In fact, I actually think everything is going to be all right. Finally.

Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination. Speak again the ancient oaths and return to men the Shards they once bore.

We exist to be killed,” Kaladin said. He blinked, glancing at the other few members of Bridge Four sitting apathetically in the rain. “If we’re not dead already.

All warfare is based on deception, Sun Tzu had said. When we are able to attack, we must seem unable. When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.

Time, the Stormfather said. Which, though dross to him, is the most valuable thing a man can have.

What good is seeking a greater law, when that law can be the whims of a man either stupid or ruthless?

There’s always another secret.? -Kelsier.

Pity can be a powerful tool. Anytime you can make someone else feel something, you’ve got power over them.

Sparks. Good metaphor. Walking on crumpled tinfoil. I’d have to remember that one.