“Sometimes, son," my father said, prying my fingers free, "you have to help the heroes along.”
-Brandon Sanderson, Steelheart

“Strength does not make one capable of rule; it makes one capable of service.”
-Brandon Sanderson, Way of Kings

"Authority doesn't come from a rank... [it comes] from the men who give it to you. That's the only way to get it.”
-Brandon Sanderson, Way of Kings

“You’ll know her more by your questions than by her answers. Keep looking at her long enough. One day you might see someone you know.”
-Jerry Spinelli, Stargirl


“Don't just act because you can; act because it's the right thing to do. If you keep that in mind, you'll be all right.”
-Brandon Sanderson, Steelheart


"Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them."
-Albert Einstein


"The opposite of love is not hate; it's indifference."
-Elie Wiesel


"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
-Benjamin Franklin


"The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education."
-Albert Einstein


"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."
-Albert Einstein


"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it."
-Robin Williams


Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.
-Margaret Mead

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“Whos love do you cherrish more? Hers or theirs? when you deside that, it's all downhill from there.”
― Jerry Spinelli, Stargirl


“Why fit in when you're born to stand out?”
― Jerry Spinelli, Stargirl


"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning."
-Albert Einstein


"Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do."
-Benjamin Franklin

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“You've got passion to kill but you need to find passion to live.”
-Brandon Sanderson, Steelheart


"You ask me if I keep a notebook to record my great ideas. I've only ever had one."
-Albert Einstein


"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value."
-Albert Einstein


"You don’t inspire your teammates by showing them how amazing you are. You inspire them by showing them how amazing they are."
-Robyn Benincasa
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"Probably? Does that mean that there is only a little less than 50%? Those still are not terrible odds for cult recruitment."
-Me