I'm convinced that responsibility is some kind of psychological disease.

Does one deserve to have evil done to her by consequence of putting herself where evil can reach her?

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.

They are presented attractively for the same reason that kittens are cute - so that they can draw you in, then pounce on you for the kill. Seriously. Stay away from kittens.

He smiled despite the grief he felt at the deaths of his men; he smiled because that was what he did. That was how he proved to the Lord Ruler-and to himself-that he wasn't beaten.

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

Oh, Wax has always been solemn, but when he's at his best, there's a smirk underneath.