What did it mean to be called “lord”? I’ll assume you’ve never had the honor, since I doubt any of you happen to be British royalty. (And, if by chance you are, then let me say, “Hello, Your Majesty! Welcome to my stupid book. Can I borrow some cash?”)

And Vin liked solitude. When you're alone, no one can betray you

Lately, I feel like my life is a book written in a language I don't know how to read.

Sometimes, son," my father said, prying my fingers free, "you have to help the heroes along.

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.

You're a sword not a palm tree

Small things were important. Secods were small things, and if you heaped enough of those on top of one another, they became a man's life.