That was the nature of the waters. You never knew what lurked below.

Brandon Sanderson
About This Quote

That was the nature of the waters. You never knew what lurked below. This quote is referring to the depths of the ocean. The ocean has become a symbol for mystery, which is scary or exciting to people, depending on their tastes.

Source: Sixth Of The Dusk

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