Quotes From "The Final Empire" By Brandon Sanderson

I'm not really sure why. But... do you stop loving someone just because they betray you? I don't think so. That's what makes the betrayal hurt so much - pain, frustration, anger... and I still loved her. I still do. Brandon Sanderson

Breeze strolled over to the table and chose a seat with his characteristic decorum. The portly man raised his dueling cane, pointing it at Ham. 'I see that my period of intellectual respite has come to an end.' Ham smiled. 'I thought up a couple beastly questions while I was gone, and I've been saving them just for you, Breeze.''I'm dying of anticipation, ' Breeze said. He turned his cane toward Lestibournes. 'Spook, drink.' Spook rushed over and fetched Breeze a cup of wine.' He's such a fine lad, ' Breeze noted, accepting the drink. 'I barely even have to nudge him Allomantically. If only the rest of you ruffians were so accommodating.' Spook frowned. 'Niceing the not on the playing without.'' I have no idea what you just said, child, ' Breeze said. 'So I'm simply going to pretend it was coherent, then move on.' Kelsier rolled his eyes. 'Losing the stress on the nip, ' he said. 'Notting without the needing of care.'' Riding the rile of the rids to the right, ' Spook said with a nod.' What are you two babbling about?' Breeze said testily.' Wasing the was of brightness, ' Spook said. 'Nip the having of wishing of this.'' Ever wasing the doing of this, ' Kelsier agreed.' Ever wasing the wish of having the have, ' Ham added with a smile. 'Brighting the wish of wasing the not.' Breeze turned to Dockson with exasperation. 'I believe our companions have finally lost their minds, dear friend.' Dockson shrugged. Then, with a perfectly straight face, he said, 'Wasing not of wasing is. . Brandon Sanderson

Marsh: Our best efforts were never even a mild annoyance to the Lord Ruler."Kelsier: Ah, but being an annoyance is something that I am very good at. In fact, I'm far more than just a 'mild' annoyance--people tell me I can be downright frustrating. Might as well use this talent for the cause of good, eh? Brandon Sanderson

There were a group of people before the Ascension known as the Astalsi. They claimed that each person was born with a certain finite amount of ill luck. And so, when an unfortunate event happened, they thought themselves blessed–thereafter, their lives could only get better. Brandon Sanderson

What would you think if I told you that I wasn’t an Allomancer?” Sazed asked.“ I’d think that you were lying, ” Vin said.“ Have you known me to lie before?”“ The best liars are those who tell the truth most of the time. Brandon Sanderson

Vin paused. "And you have all of these religions memorized?"" As much as is possible, " Sazed said. "Their prayers, their beliefs, their mythologies. Many are very similar -- break-offs or sects of one another."" Even still, how can you remember all of that?"" I have..methods, " Sazed said." But, what's the point?" Sazed frowned. "The answer should be obvious, I think. People are valuable, Mistress Vin, and so--therefore--are their beliefs. Brandon Sanderson

You said their prayer — is this the religion you believe in, then?" „I believe in them all.” Vin frowned. „None of them contradict each other?” Sazed smiled. "Oh, often and frequently they do. But, I respect the truths behind them all — and I believe in the need for each one to be remembered Brandon Sanderson

Attacking a provincial lord in his manor house, surrounded by guards.. Honestly, Kell, I'd nearly forgotten how foolhardy you can be." Foolhardy?" Kelsier asked with a laugh. "that wasn't foolhardy - that was just a small diversion. You should see some of the things I'm planning to do! Dockson stood for a moment then he laughed too. "By the Lord Ruler, it's good to have you back, kell! I'm afraid I've grown rather boring during the last few years"" We'll fix that" Kelsier promised. Brandon Sanderson

Kelsier exhaled in exasperation. “Elend Venture? You risked your life–risked the plan, and our lives–for that fool of a boy?” Vin looked up, glaring at him. “Yes.”“What is wrong with you, girl?” Kelsier asked. “Elend Venture isn’t worth this.” She stood angrily, Sazed backing away, the cloak falling the ï¬â€šoor. “He’s a good man! ”“ He’s a nobleman! ”“ So are you! ” Vin snapped. She waved a frustrated arm toward the kitchen and the crew. “What do you think this is, Kelsier? The life of a skaa? What do any of you know about skaa? Aristocratic suits, stalking your enemies in the night, full meals and nightcaps around the table with your friends? That’s not the life of a skaa! ” She took a step forward, glaring at Kelsier. He blinked in surprise at the outburst.“ What do you know about them, Kelsier?” she asked. “When’s the last time you slept in an alley, shivering in the cold rain, listening to the beggar next to you cough with a sickness you knew would kill him? When’s the last time you had to lay awake at night, terrified that one of the men in your crew would try to rape you? Have you ever knelt, starving, wishing you had the courage to knife the crewmember beside you just so you could take his crust of bread? Have you ever cowered before your brother as he beat you, all the time feeling thankful because at least you had someone who paid attention to you?” She fell silent, puffing slightly, the crewmembers staring at her.“ Don’t talk to me about noblemen, ” Vin said. “And don’t say things about people you don’t know. You’re no skaa– you’re just noblemen without titles.” She turned, stalking from the room. Kelsier watched her go, shocked, hearing her footsteps on the stairs. He stood, dumbfounded, feeling a surprising ï¬â€šush of ashamed guilt. And, for once, found himself without anything to say. Brandon Sanderson

I think given the choice between loving Mare - betrayal included - and never knowing her, I'd chose love. I risked, and I lost, but the risk was still worth it. Brandon Sanderson

Kelsier smiled. 'It means that you, Vin, are a very special person. You have a power that most high noblemen envy. It is a power that, had you been born an aristocrat, would have made you one of the most deadly and influential people in all of the final empire.' Kelsier leaned forward again. 'But, you weren't born an aristocrat. You're not noble, Vin. You don't have to play by their rules--and that makes you even more powerful. . Brandon Sanderson

Sometimes Vin imagined she was like the ash, or the wind, or the mist itself. A thing without thought, capable of simply being, not thinking, caring, or hurting. Then she could be...free. Brandon Sanderson

People are valuable, Mistress Vin, and so–therefore–are their beliefs. Brandon Sanderson

Men like you preach change, but I wonder. Is this a battle we can really fight?”“ You’re fighting it already, Goodman Mennis. You’re just losing horribly. Brandon Sanderson

That's kind of what trust is, isn't it? A willful self-delusion. Brandon Sanderson

You trusted me enough to jump off the wall, and I caught you. Brandon Sanderson

He actually did it, didn't he?" Marsh said, shaking his head in wonder. "That bastard. There are two things I'll never forgive him for. The first is for stealing my dream of overthrowing the Final Empire, then actually succeeding at it." Vin paused. "And the second?" Marsh turned spike-heads towards her. "Getting himself killed to do it. Brandon Sanderson

If men should read these words, let them know that power is a heavy burden. Seek not to be bound by its chains. Brandon Sanderson

Be warned - Hammond does tend to be a bit optimistic about these kind of things. If the army were made up of one-legged mutes, he would praise their balance and their listening skills. Brandon Sanderson

Kelsier rapped lightly on the door, and Dockson strolled over, pulling it open." And he makes his stunning entry! " Kelsier announced, sweeping into the room, throwing back his mistcloak. Dockson snorted, shutting the doors. "You're truly a wonder to behold, Kell. Particularly the soot stains on your knees. Brandon Sanderson

Though most expect young men to be fools, I've noticed that just a little bit of age can make a man far more foolish than he was as a child. Brandon Sanderson

I've always been very confident in my immaturity. Brandon Sanderson

The right belief is like a good cloak, I think. If it fits you well, it keeps you warm and safe. The wrong fit however, can suffocate. Brandon Sanderson

There's always another secret.' -Kelsier Brandon Sanderson

Most of you Mistborn are probably too proud to crawl. I'm surprised you were willing to do so your Brandon Sanderson