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In the end, I worry that my arrogance shall destroy us all.

Brandon Sanderson

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Brandon Sanderson
Age: 48
Born: 1975
Born: December 19
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Science Fiction Writer
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I never wanted to be feared. If I regret one thing, it is the fear I have caused. Fear is the tool of tyrants. Unfortunately, when the fate of the world is in question, you use whatever tools are available.
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You said their prayer - is this the religion you believe in, then? I believe in them all. Vin frowned. None of them contradict each other? Sazed smiled. Oh, often and frequently they do. But, I respect the truths behind them all.
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It's a mystery, Vin said, narrowing her eyes and smiling. We Mistborn are incredibly mysterious. Elend paused. Um...I'm Mistborn too, Vin. That doesn't make any sense. We Mistborn need not make sense, Vin said. It's beneath us. Come on-the sun's already down. We need to get moving.
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This is going to take a while. I'm a fantasy author. We have trouble with the concept of brevity.
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You see, that is the sad, sorry, terrible thing about sarcasm. It's really funny.
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The look of disbelief that ran across the boy's face was somehow more disturbing than the despair it had replaced. This creature had given up hope long ago he probably begged out of habit rather than expectation.
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...A man can only stumble for so long before he either falls or stands up straight.
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