Chapter 86, “That Others May Stand” (p. 824)
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That was the coward’s route. Wishing for ignorance.
— Brandon Sanderson
What It Means
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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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