Thatโs the funny thing about arriving somewhere, Vin,โ he said with a wink. โOnce youโre there, the only thing you can really do is leave again.
Brandon SandersonIt's actually a rather romantic and dramatic story --- one I would eagerly tell you, except for the fact that I recently forgot it, based on it being far too long and having not enough decapitations.
Brandon SandersonIf you were the wall, what would you rather be? Dreary and dull, or alive with paint?" "Walls can't think!" "That doesn't stop them from caring.
Brandon SandersonAT first Raoden stayed away from the library, because it reminded him of her. Then he found himself drawn back to itโbecause it reminded him of her.
Brandon SandersonI froze, shocked. (And don't try to clam that you did anything different the first time a government bureaucrat pulled a gun on you.)
Brandon SandersonAuthors 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.
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