The Way of Kings

Book · 6 characters · 601 quotes · 2010

Quotes from The Way of Kings

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"In the darkest moments, we must focus on the light."
Syl Hope
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"Death comes for us all, but I will not go quietly."
Kaladin Stormblessed Death
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"I am a man of words and of wit, but the pen is mightier than any sword."
Wit (Hoid) Literature
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"Art is the soul made visible."
Shallan Davar Art
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"One can have power and still be empty."
Shallan Davar Power
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"A single man can make a difference in this world."
Syl Hope
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"Sometimes doing the right thing costs everything."
Kaladin Stormblessed Courage
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"We are all storms, and storms are all around us."
Kaladin Stormblessed Nature
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"The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon."
Wit (Hoid) Literature
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"A man can only change if he accepts that he must change."
Syl Change
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"What is the most important step you can take?"
Wit (Hoid) Motivation
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"You cannot have a storm without a storm."
Kaladin Stormblessed Nature
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"We are not defined by our burdens, but by how we choose to carry them."
Syl Wisdom
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"Sometimes a man stands up because he has to, because he's tired of falling."
Kaladin Stormblessed Perseverance
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"The most important step a man can take is always the next one."
Wit (Hoid) Wisdom
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"I will protect those who cannot protect themselves."
Kaladin Stormblessed Courage
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"Change is the only constant in this world."
Shallan Davar Change
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"Literature preserves the wisdom of ages past."
Kaladin Stormblessed Literature
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"Philosophy without practice is merely empty words."
Dalinar Kholin Philosophy
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"Time is the greatest judge of all actions."
Shallan Davar Time
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"Inspiration strikes those who are ready to receive it."
Kaladin Stormblessed Inspiration
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"Motivation comes from within, not from external praise."
Dalinar Kholin Motivation
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"Love transcends all barriers of station and circumstance."
Shallan Davar Love
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"The truth, however painful, sets one free."
Kaladin Stormblessed Truth
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"Faith is the foundation upon which all else is built."
Dalinar Kholin Faith
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"Music speaks to the soul when words fail."
Shallan Davar Music
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"Adventure calls only to those brave enough to answer."
Kaladin Stormblessed Adventure
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"Strength is knowing when not to fight."
Dalinar Kholin Strength
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"Creativity flows from pain as much as joy."
Shallan Davar Creativity
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"The mind creates the chains that bind us."
Kaladin Stormblessed Freedom