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 SandersonBetter to be the failure who nobly strived than the success who never really had to.
Brandon SandersonWhat did it mean to be called โlordโ? Iโll assume youโve never had the honor, since I doubt any of you happen to be British royalty. (And, if by chance you are, then let me say, โHello, Your Majesty! Welcome to my stupid book. Can I borrow some cash?โ)
Brandon SandersonThis is going to take a while. I'm a fantasy author. We have trouble with the concept of brevity.
Brandon SandersonSo, there I was, tied to an altar made from outdated encyclopedias, about to get sacrificed to the dark powers by a cult of evil Librarians.
Brandon SandersonThe 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.
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