The Hero of Ages (Mistborn, #3)

by Brandon Sanderson

The nature of the world is such that when we create something, we often destroy something else in the process.

“That might be what you do, but that’s not what you are.”

Careers and achievements do not define your soul.

considering what’s going to be coming at us in the next few months, I’d rather believe that something—anything—is out there helping us.”

This is why most believe in something. To feel less alone.

The balance between who we wish to be and who we need to be.” He sighed. “But for now,” he said, looking to the canal, “we have to be satisfied with who we are.”