Wherever it may be, whoever may hold it. That's who I am.

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?

The problem with being clever, Serene thought with a sigh, is that everyone assumes you're always planning something.

How did men believe in something that preached love on one hand, yet taught destruction of unbelievers on the other? How did one rationalize belief with no proof? How could they honestly expect him to have faith in something that taught of miracles and wonders in the far past, but carefully gave excuses for why such things didn't occur in the present day?

Being polite to a person is not a sign of respect for them. It is merely a sign of a good upbringing and a balanced nature.

Welcome, Ruin said, to godhood.

If men should read these words, let them know that power is a heavy burden. Seek not to be bound by its chains.