Brandon Sanderson

Quotes

1. "That could be solved," Siri said, "Perhaps it would help if you refrained from speaking when others are present. I think I should find you quite amiable in those circumstances."

2. 

   But expectations were like fine pottery. The harder you help them, the more likely they were to crack.

   p. 61

3. 

   "Surprisingly, it was in my mouth," he said, "I always forget to check there."

4. 

   "I have a headache"

   "You can't get headaches"

   "So you're fond of telling me."

5. 

   "Of course not," she agreed, "You are nothing if not exhaustive in your self-congratulatory made-up logic."

6. 

   … imaginary things were often the only items of real substance in people's lives.

7. 

   Every man is a hero in his own story, Princess.

8. 

   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.

9. 

   The motivations of men. They never make sense. And they always make sense.

10. 

    That's the funny thing about arriving somewhere, Vin. Once you're there, the only thing you can really do is leave again

11. 

    They needed to work and improve their own lives, not wait for some external miracle.

    p. 402

12. 

    I've always been very confident in my immaturity.