Brandon Sanderson

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You will find that hate can unify people more quickly and more fervently than devotion ever could.
p. 89
Elantris
[..] overthrowing the Final Empire seems like a good start. Are there any religions on your list that include the slaughter of noblemen as a holy duty?
Mistborn
“Eventually I found the best source of information to be the soldiers with guard the city walls.”
“I’ve heard of them,” Sarene said, looking over her clothing. “They’re supposed to be the most elite fighting group in Arelon.”
“And they are very quick to tell you so, my lady,” Ashe said. “I doubt many of them would know what to do in a battle, though they seem quite proficient at cards and drinking. They tend to keep their uniforms well pressed, however.”
p. 186
Elantris
For the man whose religion claims to spread truth, priest, your lies are strikingly vulgar.
p. 449
Elantris
Hrathen turned to Dial. “The first step in taking control of a nation, Arteth, is the simplest. You find someone to hate.”
p. 86
Elantris
You have to expect a measure of subterfuge in any political engagement.
p. 331
Elantris
“I do, however, wonder why you preach hatred of the Atlantans when you yourself simply pity them.”
Hrathen didn’t respond immediately, tapping his gauntleted finger against the stone parapet with a repetitive click. “It’s not so hard, once you accustom yourself to it,” he finally said. “A man can force himself to hate if he wishes, especially if he convinces himself that it is for a higher good.”
p. 286
Elantris
“I suppose an optimistic comment wouldn’t do much good right now.”
Galladon smiled slightly. “Definitely not—you optimists just can’t understand that a depressed person doesn’t want you to try and cheer them up. It makes us sick.”
p. 324
Elantris
There's always another secret.
Mistborn
Men often place pride before reason.
p. 273
Elantris
The Eleventh Metal? Of course it is - I showed it to you remember?
Mistborn

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