Shadows of Self (Mistborn, #5)

by Brandon Sanderson

“Until you know it ain’t true,

Rioting was rarely caused by greed, but frequently by frustration and hopelessness.

“Am I insane?” Wax asked. If you were, speaking to a figment of your delusion would certainly not diagnose that fact.

“All people are foolish, just in different ways,”

The most important things in the world are worth only what people will pay for them.

Choice is an illusion, lawman. There are those created to be selfish and there are those created to be selfless.

“We work and die so we can give it all up to the same people. They own the building we live in. Ain’t that the scam? Work for them all day, then give it all back at night for the privilege of bein’ able to survive another day to keep workin’.”

The first time he’d seen someone selling water, he’d been surprised. Who sold something that literally fell from the sky?

The law is not something holy, son. It’s just a reflection of the ideals of those lucky enough to be in charge.”