Nothing will train you to write better as a writer, than working on your next book.

Raoden looked up at his friend. "We're not dead, Galladon, and we're not damned. We're just unfinished.

Men rarely see their own actions as unjustified.

So, using his pride like a shield against despair, dejection, and-most important— self-pity, Raoden raised his head to stare damnation in the eyes.

Yes, Bastille. I keep trying to get killed because it's inconvenient for you.

You're a mean old man, Your Grace." "And that is the way it should be." Roial informed. "Mean young men are trivial, and kindly old men boring. Here, let me get us something to drink.

If you're always on time, it implies that you never have anything better you should be doing. -Kelsier