Mistborn Quotes

“Rusts. Those two were as awkward as a man suddenly splitting his cheeks in church.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“Lessie waved from the inside of her building, then pointed toward the back. She was going to go out in that direction and creep along behind the next set of buildings. Wax nodded, then made a curt gesture. He’d try to hook up with Wayne and Barl, who had gone to check the other side of the town”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“When she fought, she was the blade. When she loved, she was the kiss.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“What’s our legacy? What have we accomplished? Don’t you ever feel like you never actually grew up? That everyone else did, but you’re secretly faking?”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“To the contrary, these people wanted something stable, something that would let them sustain their communities or forge new ones. Rioting was rarely caused by greed, but frequently by frustration and hopelessness.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“I need your help,” Waxillium called back. “I need you to stick your head in a bucket of water and slowly count to a thousand!”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“- ¿Puedes derrotarlos tú solo? -medio susurró, medio silabeó Marasi para Wayne, que sonrió y respondió en silencio, moviendo tan solo los labios a su vez:
- ¿Le pican las pelotas a un tío sin manos?”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“Wayne liked how banks worked. They had style. Many people, they’d keep their money out of sight, hidden under beds and some such. What was the fun of that? But a bank … a bank was a target. Building a place like this, then stuffing it full of cash, was like climbing atop a hill and daring anyone who approached to try to knock you off. He figured that must be the point. The sport of it. Why else would they put so much valuable stuff together in one place? It was supposed to be a message, proof to the little people that some folks were so rich, they could use their money to build a house for their money and still have enough money left to fill that house.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“Next time? How often do you expect you’ll be imitating Death?” Wayne shrugged. “This is the fourth so far. So you never can tell.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“The room fell silent. A walnut bounced off VenDell’s head. He immediately turned to glare at Wayne. “Sorry,” Wayne said. “Just had trouble believing someone could be so melodramatic, so I figured you might not be real. Hadda check, ya know?”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“How is it?” Wax asked. “Tastes like cotton candy,” Wayne said, relishing the flavor, “made of baby.” “I did not need to hear that,” Wax said,”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“You always have to bring that up, don’t you?” Wayne leaned back, tipping his hat down over his eyes. “Honest mistake.” “You put dynamite in the oven, Wayne.” “Gotta hide a gift where nobody’ll look for it.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“Huh,” Wayne said thoughtfully. “Tea’s poisoned.” With that, he toppled to the ground.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“Pure Preservation,” Reddi cursed softly, looking over the excited crowd. “They’re going to turn into a lynch mob.” “No,” Marasi said. “They won’t.” “How can you be sure?” “Because a river is easier to channel than to stop, Reddi,” Marasi said.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning

“Ain’t nobody what knows the cow better than the butcher, Wax.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning