Brandon Sanderson

Never apologize for being clever, Shallan. It sets a bad precedent.

To age truly was to suffer the ultimate treason, that of one’s body against oneself.

A layer of skin, a layer of fat, a layer of muscle, a layer of bone. That was what men were.

[..] 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?

Who's put these ideas in your head? Why would you want to learn to hit other boys with a stick?

People see in stories what they’re looking for.

The difference between a successful thief and a dead thief is knowing when to escape with your takings.

Embarrassment was worth escaping suspicion.

I haven't faith in people any longer, old friend

Why, Jasnah? Why have you always denied me?

Kaladin turned to Moash. “Why do they treat us so, Moash? Because they know they should be better than they are. Because they see discipline in bridgemen, and it embarrasses them. Rather than bettering themselves, they take the easier road of jeering at us.”

Then you'll forgive an old man's curiosity?

Who cares what your ancestors did, when the enemy is trying to kill you right now?

I’d hoped…I’d hoped you could tell me, give me an absolute right. For once, I’d like my moral code not to come with a list of exceptions at the end.

Let the Vorin believe as they wish—the wise among them will find goodness and solace in their faith; the fools would be fools no matter what they believed.