Firstborn Quotes

“Better to be the failure who nobly strived than the success who never really had to.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Firstborn

“One could enjoy a grand painting without being able to replicate its brush-strokes. Art was valuable for the very reason that it could be appreciated by those of lesser skill.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Firstborn

“He moved like some ancient god of lore, presiding over a battlefield of miniature mortals who couldn’t see him, but certainly felt his almighty hand. Except, if Dennison was a god, his specialty certainly wasn’t war.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Firstborn

“Ah,” the emperor said, rubbing his forehead. He looked so exhausted. So worried. “Do you know what happens when a conqueror runs out of people to fight, Dennison?” Dennison paused, then shook his head. “It’s always the same,” the emperor mused.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Firstborn