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I've found you can ignore half of what Dox tells you and not miss much-except for maybe they occasional complaint that you're spending too much.
Brandon Sanderson
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Brandon Sanderson
Age: 48
Born: 1975
Born: December 19
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It was strange, how easily and quickly protection could cause destruction. Sometimes, Vasher wondered if the two weren't really the same thing. Protect a flower, destroy pests who wanted to feed on it. Protect a building, destroy the plants that could have grown in the soil. Protect a man. Live with the destruction he creates.
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Sometimes, son, my father said, prying my fingers free, you have to help the heroes along.
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Elend started. Vin! Then, he smiled. What took you so long? I got delayed by an Inquistor and a dark god, she said. Now hustle.
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I killed you once, the Lord Ruler said, turning back to Kelsier. You tried, Kelsier replied, his voice loud and firm, carrying across the square. But you can't kill me, Lord Tyrant. I represent that thing you've never been able to kill no matter how hard you try. I am hope.
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