The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1)

by Brandon Sanderson

“You will find wise men in any religion, Shallan, and good men in every nation. Those who truly seek wisdom are those who will acknowledge the virtue in their adversaries and who will learn from those who disabuse them of error.

But weakness can imitate strength if bound properly, just as cowardice can imitate heroism if given nowhere to flee.”