“The most dangerous kind of man is not the one who spent his youth shoving others around. That kind of man gets lazy, and is often too content with his life to be truly dangerous. The man who spent his youth being shoved around, however … When that man gets a little power and authority, he often uses it to become a tyrant on par with the worst warlords in history.”
In 'The Rithmatist,' the protagonist is drawn into a conflict between two rival kingdoms, where the ability to wield rithms is a rare and powerful gift. The novel combines elements of magic, strategy, and adventure, offering readers a richly detailed world and a compelling narrative that explores themes of destiny, friendship, and the pursuit of knowledge. more
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
“I am malicious because I am miserable”
“But you have to figure that if it’s too hard to hang on, then maybe you should let go.”
“Change is possible.' 'Change is inevitable.”
“Bleeding ulcers run in my family, we give them to each other.”
“I am not schizoid. A little manic-depressive, maybe." "'Know thyself.'" "We try, sir.”
“I'm used to always deciding everything myself. It's a blessing, but also a terrible defect.”
“I miss it every minute, and I have no wish at all to go back.”