Kaladin Stromblessed Quotes

“And so, in the face of the most awful darkness he’d ever felt, Kaladin Stormblessed took a deep breath.
Then stood up.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Wind and Truth

“I will protect even those I hate,' Kaladin whispered through bloody lips, 'So long as it is right”
― Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance

“Run. Flee. I'll chase you. I will never stop. I am eternal. I am the storm.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Rhythm of War

“I accept that there will be those I cannot protect.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Rhythm of War

“Kaladin stared outward at the blue sky. “I have to know,” he whispered.
“Know?”
“You asked why I protect Dalinar. I have to know if he really is what he seems, Syl. I have to know if one of them lives up to his reputation. That will tell me-“
“Tell you? Tell you what?”
“If honor is dead, Kaladin whispered.
“He is,” Syl said. “But he lives on in men. And in me.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance

“What is a man’s life worth?” Dalinar asked softly.
“The slavemasters say one is worth about two emerald broams,” Kaladin said, frowning.
“And what do you say?”
“A life is priceless,” he said immediately, quoting his father.
Dalinar smiled, wrinkle lines extending from the corners of his eyes. “Coincidentally, that is the exact value of a Shardblade. So today, you and your men sacrificed to buy me twenty-six hundred priceless lives. And all I had to repay you with was a single priceless sword. I call that a bargain.”
“You really think it was a good trade, don’t you?” Kaladin said, amazed.
Dalinar smiled in a way that seemed strikingly paternal. "For my honor? Unquestionably.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings By Sanderson Brandon

“Some people—like a festering finger or a leg shattered beyond repair—just needed to be removed.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings

“I won’t stand there and watch while men die behind me. We have to be better than that! We can’t look away like the lighteyes, pretending we don’t see. This man is one of us. Just like Dunny was.
“The lighteyes talk about honor. They spout empty claims about their nobility. Well, I’ve only known one man in my life who was a true man of honor. He was a surgeon who would help anyone, even those who hated him. Especially those who hated him. Well, we’re going to show Gaz, and Sadeas, Hashal, and any other sodden fool who cares to watch, what he taught me. Now go to work and stop complaining!”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings

“A name,” the windspren said, walking through the air to stand beside his face. She was in the shape of a young woman, complete with flowing skirt and delicate feet. “Sylphrena.”
“Sylphrena,” Kaladin repeated, tying on the sandals.
“Syl,” the spirit said. She cocked her head. “That’s amusing. It appears that I have a nickname.”
“Congratulations.” Kaladin stood up again, wobbling.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings

“There’s nothing you could have done….
There isn’t ever anything I can do. Stormfather, why can’t I save them?”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings

“But the sky and winds are mine. I calim them, as now I calim your life”
― Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance

“If he kills us, he’s simply dropped us off at a place we were going anyway. We shouldn’t hasten it, and it is sad. But see, he can’t take our moments, our Connection, Kaladin. And those are things that really matter.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Rhythm of War

“It was as if their names were the last things they owned, and wouldn't be given up cheaply, though they seemed surprised–perhaps even encouraged–that someone cared enough to ask.”
― Brandon Sanderson, WAY OF KINGS