Words of Radiance (The Stormlight Archive, #2)

by Brandon Sanderson

“Enthusiasm, obedience, no fear of looking foolish,” Zahel said. “I can teach him how to fight, but those qualities are innate. This lad is going to do just fine.”

You have to learn when to care, son. His father’s voice. And when to let go. You’ll grow calluses.

“I will protect even those I hate,” Kaladin whispered through bloody lips. “So long as it is right.”