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I need something, Wax. A place to look. You always did the thinking.” "Yes, having a brain helps with that, surprisingly. (Brandon Sanderson)
Oh, Wax has always been solemn, but when he's at his best, there's a smirk underneath. View quote
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War is far worse. At least where politics is going on, there are usually nice hors d'oeuvres. View quote
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It's actually a rather romantic and dramatic story --- one I would eagerly tell you, except for the fact that I recently forgot it, based on it being far too long and having not enough decapitations. View quote
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... Regardless, I still do not believe that your duty is to do as the people wish. Your duty is to lead as best you can, following the dictates of your conscience. You must be true. Your Majesty, to the man you wish to become.... View quote
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A story doesn't live until it is imagined in someone's mind. View quote
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To age truly was to suffer the ultimate treason, that of one's body against oneself. View quote
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I am mountains that crush. I am waves that crash. I am storms that shatter. I am. View quote
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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. View quote
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Surprisingly, it was in my mouth," he said, "I always forget to check there. View quote
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Somehow, we'll find it. The balance between whom we wish to be and whom we need to be. But for now, we simply have to be satisfied with who we are. (Brandon Sanderson)
You can't just avoid the game by saying you don't want to play. View quote
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I ain't grouchy,” Teft snapped. "I just have a low threshold for stupidity. View quote
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I don't talk to myself because I'm crazy." "No?" "I do it because I'm awesome. View quote
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A woman's strength should not be in her role, whatever she chooses to be, but in the power to choose that role. View quote
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You can't be so frightened of what might happen that you are unwilling to act. View quote
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The world isn't fair? What a huge revelation! Some people in power abuse those they have power over? Amazing! When did this start happening? View quote
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Expectation wasn't just about what people expected of you. It was about what you expected of yourself. View quote
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Storms, woman,” [Kaladin] said. "I don't know what to make of you.” "Preferably not a corpse.” "I'm surprised someone hasn't already done that. View quote
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You've got passion to kill but you need to find passion to live. View quote
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People with passion are people who will destroy-for a man's passion is notuntil he proves how much he's willing to sacrifice for it. Will he kill? Will he go to war? Will he break and discard that which he has, all in the name of what he? (Brandon Sanderson)
Vin, Vin. can't you see? This isn't about good or evil. Morality doesn't even enter into it. Good men will kill as quickly for what they want as evil men-only the things they want are different. View quote
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You promised me I could measure your... particular abilities." "Promised?" Kaladin asked. "I don't remember a promise." "You grunted. View quote
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You want to be a better person? Go listen to someone you disagree with. don't argue with them just. It's remarkable what interesting things people will say if you take the time to not be a jerk. View quote
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we're all freaks sometimes, Melody," he replied. "You're just... well, better at it than most. View quote
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