The Way of Kings

Book · 6 characters · 601 quotes · 2010

Quotes from The Way of Kings

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"We are all servants of something greater than ourselves."
Dalinar Kholin Faith
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"Kindness is not weakness; it is the greatest strength."
Syl Kindness
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"A soldier's duty extends beyond himself to those he serves."
Kaladin Stormblessed Work
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"The path to greatness is paved with sacrifice."
Wit (Hoid) Success
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"Patience is often the greatest weapon we possess."
Dalinar Kholin Patience
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"Knowledge is power only if we have the courage to use it."
Jasnah Kholin Education
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"Family is not always blood, but those we choose to stand with."
Kaladin Stormblessed Family
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"Truth is harder than any lie we might tell ourselves."
Jasnah Kholin Truth
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"A man can break, but that does not mean he is broken forever."
Syl Strength
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"Despair is the companion of those who have lost hope."
Kaladin Stormblessed Hope
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"The greatest power is knowing when not to use power."
Wit (Hoid) Wisdom
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"Justice without mercy is merely vengeance."
Dalinar Kholin Justice
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"Those who remember the past are less likely to repeat its mistakes."
Jasnah Kholin History
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"The mind can be as strong as any muscle if properly trained."
Syl Knowledge
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"A bridge crew is more than soldiers—they are brothers."
Kaladin Stormblessed Friendship
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"Innovation comes from those willing to question tradition."
Kaladin Stormblessed Creativity
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"We must choose who we wish to become."
Syl
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"Loyalty is more precious than gold or gems."
Kaladin Stormblessed Friendship
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"The weight of command grows heavier with each decision."
Dalinar Kholin Power
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"A leader protects those beneath him, not himself."
Dalinar Kholin Leadership
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"What we believe shapes what we become."
Dalinar Kholin Faith
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"Strength is not always found in muscles or swords."
Syl Strength
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"A man can admit he was wrong and still be a man."
Dalinar Kholin Truth
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"The most important step a man can take is always the next one."
Wit (Hoid) Perseverance
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"Honor is dead. But I'll see what I can do."
Kaladin Stormblessed Courage
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"Sometimes a hypocrite is simply a man who is in the process of changing."
Dalinar Kholin Change
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"I will protect those who cannot protect themselves."
Kaladin Stormblessed Leadership
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"The man who thought he could see the future was a fool."
Wit (Hoid) Wisdom
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"Friendship is the greatest treasure a person can possess."
Shallan Davar Friendship
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"Success is measured not by what we gain, but by who we become."
Kaladin Stormblessed Success