1,392 Quotes by Brandon Sanderson

Somebody has to start. Somebody has to step forward and do what is right, because it is right.

If you give up what you want most for what you think you should want more, you'll end up miserable.

I'm fully aware that so much of me is difficult for any one woman to handle. My majesty confuses them. It’s the only explanation for why they often run away.

He always felt stronger in the mists. He felt like someone was watching, when he was out in them.

We may feel in control, but we never truly are unless we understand people. Controlling our environment is no longer about blocking the wind, it's about knowing why the serving lady was crying last night, or why a particular guard always loses at cards.

Most of you Mistborn are probably too proud to crawl. I'm surprised you were willing to do so yourself.""Too proud to crawl?" Kelsier said. "Nosense! Why, I'd say that we Mistborn are too proud not to be humble enough to go crawling about--in a dignified manner, of course."Dockson frowned, approaching the desk. "Kell, that didn't make any sense.""We Mistborn need not make sense.

Kelsier rapped lightly on the door, and Dockson strolled over, pulling it open."And he makes his stunning entry!" Kelsier announced, sweeping into the room, throwing back his mistcloak.Dockson snorted, shutting the doors. "You're truly a wonder to behold, Kell. Particularly the soot stains on your knees.

A leader did not slump. A leader was in control. Even when he least felt like he controlled anything. Especially then.

One can have a wit, but not a witless