A person knows when they’re in darkness, even when they can’t see. -Nightblood

Remember that your job as a practicing writer is to remember it's never going to be perfect on your first pass.

Vin: I don't know -- and it's all your fault, you know. I used to understand everything. Now it's all confused. Kelsier: Yes, we've messed you up right properly.

Oh, I’m just a happy person.

Elend started. "Vin!" Then, he smiled. "What took you so long?" "I got delayed by an Inquistor and a dark god," she said. "Now hustle.

The finest defense of character is correct action. Acquaint yourself with virtue, and you can expect proper treatment from those around you.

Elend: I kind of lost track of time… Breeze: For two hours? Elend: There were books involved.