Edgedancer (The Stormlight Archive, #2.5)

by Brandon Sanderson

They either showed her a life she couldn’t have, or a life that terrified her. What was the good of either one?

If you ever encounter another of the Sleepless, tell them you’ve spoken with Arclo. I’m certain it will gain you sympathy.”

When one achieves immortality, one must find purpose beyond the struggle to live, as old Axies always said.”