Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive, #4)

by Brandon Sanderson

I’m merely … alive. And this is part of being alive. So I’m grateful, even if part of it stinks.”

Yes, I look forward to ruling the humans. —Musings of El, on the first of the Final Ten Days

“Also, Wit says to tell him, ‘Deal with your own stupid planet, you idiot. Don’t make me come over there and slap you around again.’”

Nearly as much as I look forward to serving you, newest Odium. Who was so recently one of them. You understand. And you are the one I’ve been waiting to worship. —Musings of El, on the first of the Final Ten Days

Few men have the wisdom to realize when they need help. Fewer still have the strength to go get it.

Then I will use him, and my minions on this planet, to finally do whatever I wish! “Yes, but where will you find that many willing horses…” Wit said, continuing on his way out the door.

Burdens, Our Calling. Songs of Home, a knowledge: Knowing a Home of Songs, called our burden. —Ketek written by El, Fused scholar of human art forms, to commemorate the restoration of the Sibling