From the Bookshelf of Buddy Read Zone…

"Our belief is often strongest when it should be weakest. That is the nature of hope."

"Our belief is often strongest when it should be weakest. That is the nature of hope."

"The beatings almost didn't hurt any more, for Reen's frequent abuses had left Vin resilient, while at he same time teaching her how to look pathetic and broken. In a way, the beatings were self-defeating. Bruises and welts mended, but each new lasing left Vin more hardened. Stronger..."

"People," Marsh said. "People who were just trying to do the best with what life gave them."
"Well, I'm just doing the same thing," Kelsier said. "And fortunately, life gave me the ability to push meant like them off the tops of buildings."

"You ask why I smile, Goodman Mennis? Well, the Lord Ruler thinks he has claimed laughter and joy for himself. I'm disinclined to let him do so. This is one battle that doesn't take much effort to fight."