Brandon Sanderson, Rhythm of War (2020), , p. 582 (Chapter 44)
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Alone in the darkness, standing with his back to the wall, facing overwhelming numbers. A glorious way to die, but Kaladin didn’t want glory. He’d given up on that foolish dream as a child.
— Brandon Sanderson on Glory
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About Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson (born December 19, 1975) is an American fantasy author. He has been nominated twice for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. He has also won a Hugo Award, and been nominated for four other Hugo Awards and a World Fantasy Award.
About Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson (born December 19, 1975) is an American fantasy author. He has been nominated twice for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. He has also won a Hugo Award, and been nominated for four other Hugo Awards and a World Fantasy Award.
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