Expectations were like fine pottery. The harder you held them, the more likely they were to crack.

What would you think if I told you that I wasn’t an Allomancer?” Sazed asked. “I’d think that you were lying,” Vin said. “Have you known me to lie before?” “The best liars are those who tell the truth most of the time.

A story doesn't live until it is imagined in someone's mind.

I take two hours off for my family every day. And then I write fourteen hours.

Ham shook his head, sitting down, pouring himself something to drink. "I don't get it, El. Why'd she attack him?" "She's loony," Spook said.

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

The door slammed open. Vivenna jumped, putting a hand to her chest. Vasher walked in. 'Start reaching for that sword when you're startled,' he said. 'There's little reason to grab your shirt, unless you're planning to rip it off.