A lie told in the service of truth is virtue.

— Brent Weeks

A man’s greatest treasures are his illusions - Duo Blind

— Brent Weeks

Assassination is an art, milord. And I am the city's most accomplished artist.

— Brent Weeks

Assassination is an art, milord, and I am the city’s most accomplished artist - Duo Blind

— Brent Weeks

Bewildered as he might be, sometimes a man's highest calling is simply to stand, and hug.

— Brent Weeks

But mercy ceases to be a virtue when it enables further injustice.

— Brent Weeks

By what right do I bend men to my will? Or is there no right, only ability?

— Brent Weeks

Dorian said, 'If you do the right thing twice, it will cost you your life. ' Blind said, 'There are things more valuable than life.' The count said, 'You can't pay for all you've done. But you aren't beyond redemption. There's always a way out. And if you're willing to make the sacrifice, the God will give you the chance to save something priceless.

— Brent Weeks

Do you know what punishments I've endured for my crimes, my sins? None. I am proof of the absurdity of men's most treasured abstractions. A just universe wouldn't tolerate my existence.

— Brent Weeks

Do you know why you feel destined for something greater?” “Why?” Kip asked, quiet, hopeful. “Because you’re an arrogant little shit.

— Brent Weeks