1,392 Quotes by Brandon Sanderson

Allomancy wasn’t just about fighting and killing. It was about skill and grace. It was something beautiful.

I’ve seen Steelheart bleed.

I consider myself to be a man of principle. But, what man does not? Even the cutthroat, I have noticed, considers his actions “moral” after a fashion.

You’re a sword not a palm tree.

How easy it was to ignore a blackened heart if you dressed it in a pressed uniform and a reputation for honesty.

Don’t try to stop yourself from feeling. You’ll hate who you become.

Power was an illusion of perception, as Jasnah had said. The first step to being in control was to see yourself as capable of being in control.

Don’t stop. Don’t think. Drive forward and convince your enemies that they’re dead as good already.

Overcome your guilt, Kaladin. Care, but not too much. Take responsibility, but don’t blame yourself.’ Protect, save, help – but know when to give up.