Her aunt Sol had once told Shai to smile at the worst insults and snap at the minor ones. That way, no man would know your heart.

Every action we take has consequences, Vin," Kelsier said. "I've found that in both Allomancy and life, the person who can best judge the consequences of their actions will be the most successful.

To age truly was to suffer the ultimate treason, that of one's body against oneself.

You will find that hate can unify people more quickly and more fervently than devotion ever could.

Everything is a contest. All dealings among men are a contest in which some will succeed and others fail. And some are failing quite spectacularly.

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.

Not all librarians are evil cultists. Some librarians are instead vengeful undead who want to suck your soul.