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Because we so often center history on the exploits and discoveries of individuals, it’s easy to forget that broad systems and historical forces drive shifts in human understanding.
“Vin nodded, sniffling quietly. “I know. I’m an idiot.” “No more than the rest of us,” Kelsier said with a sigh. He looked up into the mists. “I loved Mare too, even after she betrayed me. Nothing could change how I felt.” “And that’s why it hurts so much,” Vin said, remembering what Kelsier had said before. I think I finally understand. “You don’t stop loving someone just because they hurt you,” he said. “It would certainly make things easier if you did.” She started to sniffle again, and he put a fatherly arm around her. She pulled close, trying to use his warmth to push away the pain. “I loved him, Kelsier,” she whispered. “Elend? I know.”
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
“I don’t mean to be contrary,” said a fifth voice. “But is this all we’re going to do? Read?” “What’s wrong with reading?” Elend asked. “It’s a bit boring,” the fifth voice said. Good man, Vin thought. “Boring?” Elend asked. “Gentlemen, these ideas—these words—they’re everything.”
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
“Remember to smile. Now, move quickly. May you rule in wisdom.”
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
“Time to go, kid,” Ham said. His eyes examined Kelsier one last time, as if to quash any lingering hope that his friend’s broken body still retained a spark of life. Then he towed her away. Vin continued to struggle weakly, but she was growing numb. In the back of her mind, she heard Reen’s voice. See. I told you he would leave you. I warned you. I promised you.…”
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
“Women?” Elend asked. “Women are like … thunderstorms. They’re beautiful to look at, and sometimes they’re nice to listen to—but most of the time they’re downright inconvenient.”
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
― Mistborn: The Final Empire
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