Brandon Sanderson Quotes

My Apologies, But It Is Not Youe Duty To Do What The People Want."
Elend Blinked. "You Sound Like Tindwyl."
"I Have Known Few People As Wise As She, Your Majesty," Sazed Said, Glancing At Her.
"Well, I Disagree With Both Of You," Elend Said. "A Ruler Should Only Lead By The Consent Of The People He Rules."
"I Do Not Disagree With That, Your Majesty," Sazed Said. "Or, At Least, I Do Believe In The Theory Of It. Regardless, I Still Do Not Believe That Your Duty Is To Do As The People Wish. Your Duty Is To Lead As Best You Can, Following The Dictates Of Your Conscience. You Must Be True, Your Majesty, To The Man You Wish To Become. If That Man Is Not Whom The People Wish To Have Lead Them, Then They Will Choose Somebody Else."
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"Trying To Guess What People Wish Of You Will Only Lead To Chaos, I Think," Sazed Said. "You Cannot Please Them All, Elend Venture.

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