This world, it is a tempest sometimes. But remember, the sun always rises again.

People can do great things. However, there are some things they just CAN'T do. I, for instance, have not been able to transform myself into a Popsicle, despite years of effort.

It's easy to believe in something when you win all the time...The losses are what define a man's faith.

All right," Spook said. He reached to the ground, scooping up a pile of ash. "Let's just rub this into your clothing and on your face...." Breeze froze. "I'll meet you back ath the lair," he finally said.

It was strange, how easily and quickly protection could cause destruction. Sometimes, Vasher wondered if the two weren't really the same thing. Protect a flower, destroy pests who wanted to feed on it. Protect a building, destroy the plants that could have grown in the soil. Protect a man. Live with the destruction he creates.

And Vin liked solitude. When you're alone, no one can betray you

We follow the codes not because they bring gain, but because we loathe the people we would otherwise become.