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“Elend shook his head. "We can survive this. But, the only way that will happen is if our people don't give up. They need leaders who laugh, leaders who feel that this fight can be won. So, this is what I ask of you. I don't care if you're an optimist or a pessimist—I don't care if secretly, you think we'll all be dead before the month ends. On the outside, I want to see you smiling. Do it in defiance, if you have to. If the end does come, I want this group to meet that end smiling. As the Survivor taught us.”

Quote by Brandon Sanderson

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The Hero of Ages: Book Three of Mistborn

The final installment in the Mistborn series, this book delves into the epic conclusion of a grand fantasy tale. It features a richly developed magic system and a world that is both expansive and immersive. The story follows the adventures of the protagonist as they navigate a world on the brink of change, facing powerful adversaries and making pivotal decisions that will shape the future. more

Author

Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson, born in December 1975, is a renowned science fiction and fantasy writer in the United States. His works are known for their rich imagination, complex character development, and profound philosophical insights. His representative works include the 'Mistborn' trilogy and the 'The Stormlight Archive' series, among others. more

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