“ Ten spears go to battle," he whispered, "and nine shatter. Did the war forge the one that remained? No, Amaran. All the war did was identify the spear that would not break. Ten spears go to battle," he whispered, "and nine shatter. Did the war forge the one that remained? No, Amaran. All the war did was identify the spear that would not break. ...more � — Brandon Sanderson

“ Yes, I began my journey alone, and I ended it alone.
But that does not mean that I walked alone. � — Brandon Sanderson