Best Of Brandon Sanderson's "Elantris"

Here is a selection of memorable quotes from Elantris by Brandon Sanderson.

Kiin shrugged. "They'll do about anything to get rid of this silly system that requires them to prove their wealth. Noblemen will be nobleman, 'Ene--they're worried about maintaining their place in society."

p. 135

Sarene laughed wryly. "You love me, Father--no parent wants to admit that his daughter is unattractive. The truth of the matter is, no man wants an intelligent wife."

"That isn't true," her father objected immediately. "Your mother is brilliant."

"You are an exception, Father, which is why you can't see it. A strong woman is not an asset in this world—not even in Teod, which I always claim is so much more advanced than the continent. It really isn't all that different, Father. They say they give their women more freedom, but there's still the impression that the freedom was theirs to 'give' in the first place.

p. 242-243

"Truth can never be defeated, Sarene. Even if people do forget about it occasionally."

p. 246

Shuden was quickly proving himself to be as shrewd as Roial--perhaps more so. That capability, mixed with his deserved reputation for honesty, earned him respect beyond his years. It was a powerful man indeed who could mix integrity with savvy.

p. 283

The problem with being clever, Sarene thought with a sigh, is that everyone assumes you're always planning something,

p. 398

"And that is the way it should be," Roial informed. "Mean young men are trivial, and kindly old men boring. Here, let me get us something to drink."

p. 399

Power was not in wealth, but in control--money was worthless before a man who refused to be bought.

p. 484

 "He sees through most façades—but, unlike Sarene, his primary question is not 'Why is this man trying to fool me?' but How can I make use of what I know?' 

p. 529