Brandon Sanderson quotes

Brandon Sanderson is an American fantasy and science fiction author, renowned for his intricate worldbuilding and compelling magic systems. His works include the popular Mistborn series and contributions to the Wheel of Time saga. He continues to inspire readers and aspiring writers worldwide with his imaginative storytelling. Here are 325 of his quotes:

I try to avoid having thoughts. They lead to other thoughts, and-if you're not careful-those lead to actions. Actions make you tired. I have this on rather good authority from someone who once read it in a book. (Brandon Sanderson)
There's always another secret.' -Kelsier. View quote
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That's the funny thing about arriving somewhere, Vin,” he said with a wink. "Once you're there, the only thing you can really do is leave again. View quote
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The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon. View quote
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A man was defined not by his flaws, but by how he overcame them. View quote
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You will find that hate can unify people more quickly and more fervently than devotion ever could. View quote
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The motivations of men. They never make sense. And they always make sense. View quote
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Every man is a hero of his own story. View quote
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The nature of morality must be considered, and preferably before one is exposed to situations where a moral decision is required. View quote
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At times, it seems to me that to be human is to want that which we cannot have. For some, this is power. For me, it is peace. View quote
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The best liars are those who tell the truth most of the time. (Brandon Sanderson)
I've always been very confident in my immaturity. View quote
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Of course not," she agreed, "You are nothing if not exhaustive in your self-congratulatory made-up logic. View quote
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... imaginary things were often the only items of real substance in people's lives. View quote
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I'm not really sure why. But... do you stop loving someone just because they betray you? I don't think so. That's what makes the betrayal hurt so much - pain, frustration, anger... and I still loved her. I still do. View quote
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If you give up what you want most for what you think you should want more, you'll end up miserable. View quote
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It was amazing how many books one could fit into a room, assuming one didn't want to move around very much. View quote
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Belief?" "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. View quote
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You see, that is the sad, sorry, terrible thing about sarcasm. It's really funny. View quote
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Stop moping, sule," galladon said with a grunt."It doesn't suit you-it takes a fine sense of pessimism to brood with any sort of respectability. View quote
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It's easy to believe in something when you win all the time... The losses are what define a man's faith. (Brandon Sanderson)
You should try not to talk so much, friend. You'll sound far less stupid that way. - Breeze. View quote
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But you can't kill me, Lord Tyrant. I represent that one thing you've never been able to kill, no matter how hard you try. I am hope. View quote
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This is going to take a while. I'm a fantasy author. We have trouble with the concept of brevity. View quote
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What? Is that boy crazy?" "Most young men his age are somewhat crazy, I think," Sazed said with a smile. "However, this is hardly unexpected. Haven't you noticed how he stares at you when you enter a room?" "I thought he was just creepy. View quote
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Brandon Sanderson

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Photo: Niccolò Caranti, CC BY-SA 4.0
Occupation: American Writer
Born: December 19, 1975
Quotes count: 325
Wikipedia: Brandon Sanderson

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