- Laziness
They always said my laziness would catch up to me. In elementary school, they said I'd be overwhelmed in high school. In high school they told me I wouldn't be able to keep up in university. It never came back to bite me; until now, when my lack of drive pushed away the most amazing girl I've ever known.
Robert Jordan
- Aiel's Oath
Til shade is gone, til water is gone. Into the shadow with teeth bared. Screaming defiance with the last breath, to spit in Sightblinder's eye on the Last Day.
Elend (Brandon Sanderson)
- A Man Can Lead
A man can lead only when others accept him as their leader, and he has only as much authority as his subjects give to him. All the brilliant ideas in the world cannot save your kingdom if no one will listen to them.
