Why did they believe? Because they saw miracles. Things one man took as chance, a man of faith took as a sign. A loved one recovering from disease, a fortunate business deal, a chance meeting with a long lost friend. It wasn't the grand doctrines or the sweeping ideals that seemed to make believers out of men. It was the simple magic in the world around them.
Brandon SandersonPersonally, I like it much better when someone else does the decision making. That way you have legitimate grounds to whine and complain. I tend to find both whining and complaining quite interesting and amusing, though sometimes--unfortunately--it's hard to choose which one of the two I want to do. Sigh. LIfe can be so tough sometimes.
Brandon SandersonEverything is a contest. All dealings among men are a contest in which some will succeed and others fail. And some are failing quite spectacularly.
Brandon SandersonBelief?" "Yes," Sazed said. "Tell me, Mistress. What is it that you believe?" Vin frowned. "What kind of question is that?" "The most important kind, I think.
Brandon SandersonWell,โ Waxillium said. โPerhaps I should begin by asking after your health.โ โPerhaps you should,โ Steris replied. โEr. Yes. Howโs your health?โ โSuitable.โ โSo is Waxillium,โ Wayne added. They all turned to him. โYou know,โ he said. โHeโs wearing a suit, and all. Suitable. Ahem. Is that mahogany?
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