Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1)

by Brandon Sanderson

when the Steel Ministry no longer holds sway—men will wish to return to the beliefs of their fathers. On that day they will look to the Keepers, and on that day we shall return to mankind his forgotten truths.”

“I can teach you of the religion, if you wish, mistress. The Cazzi were an interesting people—very familiar with death.” Vin shook her head. “Not right now. You said their prayer—is this the religion you believe in, then?” “I believe in them all.” Vin frowned. “None of them contradict each other?” Sazed smiled. “Oh, often and frequently they do. But I respect the truths behind them all—and I believe in the need for each one to be remembered.”

Sazed shook his head. “Men are more resilient than that, I think. Our belief is often strongest when it should be weakest. That is the nature of hope.”