Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sandersonis an American fantasy and science fiction writer. He is best known for his Mistborn series and his work in finishing Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. In 2010, Sanderson published The Way of Kings, the first of a ten book series called The Stormlight Archive...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth19 December 1975
CityLincoln, NE
CountryUnited States of America
past needs remember
Remember, the past need not become our future as well.
leadership two interesting
Personally, 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.
secret plot plans
Plots behind plots, plans behind plans. There was always another secret.
balance wish needs
There has to be a balance, Vin," Elend said. "Somehow, we'll find it. The balance between whom we wish to be and whom we need to be." He sighed. "But for now," he said, nodding to the side, "we simply have to be satisfied with who we are.
men want doe
It is you!" the man exclaimed. "We thought you weren't coming for another week!" "Ashe," Sarene mumbled, "who is this lunatic and what does he want with me?
belief ifs
What is belief - what is faith - if you don't continue it after failure?
kings book matter
If I should die,” Dalinar said, “then I would do so having lived my life right. It is not the destination that matters, but how one arrives there.” “The Codes?” “No. The Way of Kings.” “That storming book.
trying firsts get-up
Never throw the first punch. If you have to throw the second, try to make sure they don't get up for a third.
eye pride self
So, using his pride like a shield against despair, dejection, and-most important— self-pity, Raoden raised his head to stare damnation in the eyes.
life expectations pottery
Expectations were like fine pottery. The harder you held them, the more likely they were to crack.
men important almighty
In the end, all men die. How you lived will be far more important to the Almighty than what you accomplished.
school hard-times practice
Joel, lad, school is about learning to learn. If you don't practice studying things you don't like, then you'll have a very hard time in life.
evil done doe
Does one deserve to have evil done to her by consequence of putting herself where evil can reach her?
personality immaturity
I've always been very confident in my immaturity.