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

If you give up what you want most for what you think you should want more, you'll end up miserable.

The problem with being clever, Serene thought with a sigh, is that everyone assumes you're always planning something.

You should try not to talk so much, friend. You'll sound far less stupid that way. - Breeze

Better to be the failure who nobly strived than the success who never really had to.

I killed you once", the Lord Ruler said, turning back to Kelsier. "You tried", Kelsier replied, his voice loud and firm, carrying across the square. "But you can't kill me, Lord Tyrant. I represent that thing you've never been able to kill no matter how hard you try. I am hope.

imaginary things were often the only items of real substance in people's lives.