Quotes From "Elantris" By Brandon Sanderson

To their simple, degenerate minds there was only one thing...
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To their simple, degenerate minds there was only one thing to do when faced by a God more powerful than their own: Convert.Brandon Sanderson(Elantris) Brandon Sanderson
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The Shaod, it was called. The Transformation... When it came, the fortuante person's life ended and began anew; he would discard his old, mundane existence and move to Elantris. Elantris, where he could live in bliss, rule in wisdom, and be worshiped for eternity. Eternity ended ten years ago. Brandon Sanderson
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The strong lines of the woman's face bespoke hard-won wisdom and courage, and somehow that made watching her more difficult. If such a woman could be defeated by Elantris, what hope was there for Raoden? Brandon Sanderson
Remember, the past need not become our future as well.
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Remember, the past need not become our future as well. Brandon Sanderson
To live is to have worries and uncertainties. Keep them...
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To live is to have worries and uncertainties. Keep them inside, and they will destroy you for certain--leaving behind a person so callused that emotion can find no root in his heart. Brandon Sanderson
Pain los[es] its power when other things bec[o]me more important.
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Pain los[es] its power when other things bec[o]me more important. Brandon Sanderson
They say they give their women more freedom, but there's...
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They say they give their women more freedom, but there's still the impression that the freedom was theirs to 'give' in the first place. Brandon Sanderson
It's beneficial to have a reputation for honesty, if only...
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It's beneficial to have a reputation for honesty, if only so that one can lie at crucial moments. Brandon Sanderson
It's beneficial to have a reputation for honesty, if only...
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It's beneficial to have a reputation for honesty, if only so that one could lie at crucial moments. Brandon Sanderson
There was nothing more bitter than a soul who had...
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There was nothing more bitter than a soul who had had its chance and thrown it away. Brandon Sanderson
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A depressed person doesn't want you to try and cheer them up. It makes us sick. Brandon Sanderson
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Oh my lovely princess, " Raoden whispered. "You probably mean well, but handing these people food is the worst thing you could do to them."- Brandon Sanderson(Elantris) Brandon Sanderson
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Is human nature to believe that other places and other times are better than the here and now. Brandon Sanderson
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So, using his pride like a shield against despair, dejection, and-most important–self-pity, Raoden raised his head to stare damnation in the eyes. Brandon Sanderson
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The problem with being clever, Serene thought with a sigh, is that everyone assumes you're always planning something. Brandon Sanderson
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Sarene finally released him, wiping her eyes, disappointed in herself for crying again. Kiin simply placed a large hand on her shoulder and led her into the dining room, where the rest of the family sat around the table, even Adien.Lukel had been talking animatedly, but he cut off as he saw Sarene. "Speak the name of the lion, " he said, quoting a Jindoeese proverb, "and he will come to feast. Brandon Sanderson