Men are more resilient than that, I think. Our belief is often strongest when it should be weakest. That is the nature of hope.

— Brandon Sanderson

What would you think if I told you that I wasn’t an Allomancer?” Sazed asked.“I’d think that you were lying,” Vin said.“Have you known me to lie before?”“The best liars are those who tell the truth most of the time.

— Brandon Sanderson

You said their prayer – is this the religion you believe in, then?' „I believe in them all.” Vin frowned. „None of them contradict each other?” Sazed smiled. 'Oh, often and frequently they do. But, I respect the truths behind them all – and I believe in the need for each one to be remembered.

— Brandon Sanderson