Marsh: Our best efforts were never even a mild annoyance to the Lord Ruler." Kelsier: Ah, but being an annoyance is something that I am very good at. In fact, I'm far more than just a 'mild' annoyance--people tell me I can be downright frustrating. Might as well use this talent for the cause of good, eh?

‎"To Parlin's mind, nothing showed affection like a hunk of something dead and bleeding on the table.

Authors also create lovable, friendly characters, then proceed to do terrible things to them, like throw them in unsightly librarian-controlled dungeons. This makes readers feel hurt and worried for the characters. The simple truth is that authors like making people squirm. If this weren't the case, all novels would be filled completely with cute bunnies having birthday parties.

Are there any religions on your list that include the slaughter of noblemen as a holy duty?

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

It's not imitating anything; it has become a better version of itself.

A man was defined not by his flaws, but by how he overcame them.