The Final Empire Quotes

“Sometimes Vin imagined she was like the ash, or the wind, or the mist itself. A thing without thought, capable of simply being, not thinking, caring, or hurting. Then she could be...free.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Final Empire

“Men are more resilient than that, I think. Our belief is often strongest when it should be weakest. That is the nature of hope.”
― Brandon Sanderson

“You blessed lunatic … you blessed genius!"

Kelsier smiled wryly. “I appreciate both compliments.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Final Empire

“Life as a human being is about posturing and influence.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Final Empire

“Vin paused. "And you have all of these religions memorized?"
"As much as is possible," Sazed said. "Their prayers, their beliefs, their mythologies. Many are very similar -- break-offs or sects of one another."
"Even still, how can you remember all of that?"
"I have...methods," Sazed said.
"But, what's the point?"
Sazed frowned. "The answer should be obvious, I think. People are valuable, Mistress Vin, and so--therefore--are their beliefs.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Final Empire

“Ash fell from the sky. Lord Tresting frowned, glancing up at the ruddy, mid-day sky as his servants scuttled forward, opening a parasol over Tresting and his distinguished guest.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn