"The Well of Ascension" Quotes
As Vin and her allies struggle to defend the city of Luthadel from invading armies and political intrigue, she uncovers deeper secrets about the nature of the mists and the legendary Well of Ascension.
fantasy | 590 pages | Published in 2007
Quotes
Trust is earned, not bought. Trust is earned, not demanded. Trust is earned, not owed.
One does not need to be a genius to be a great general, but one must be a genius to be a great general and a great king.
The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones.
The most important step a man can take. It's not the first one, is it? It's the next one. Always the next step.
Sometimes, the truth is like a second chance. It can be painful, but it sets us free.
Great leaders are willing to sacrifice their own personal glory for the good of their people.
Inaction was as much of a choice as action. Doing nothing was as much of a decision as doing something.
It's easy to believe in something when you win all the time... The losses are what define a man's faith.
The world doesn't work by your rules, Vin. It never will. If you want to survive, you need to learn how to work by its rules.
Sometimes, a hypocrite is nothing more than a man in the process of changing.
