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Able Kill Quote by Brandon Sanderson

“You tried,' Kelsier replied, his voice loud and firm, carrying across the square. 'But you can't kill me, Lord Tyrant. I represent that thing you've never been able to kill, no matter how hard you try. I am hope.” quote by Brandon Sanderson
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““You tried,' Kelsier replied, his voice loud and firm, carrying across the square. 'But you can't kill me, Lord Tyrant. I represent that thing you've never been able to kill, no matter how hard you try. I am hope.””

Brandon Sanderson

About This Quote

Source Novel: Mistborn: The Final Empire, 2006

Hope persists as an unkillable force, even when all else is destroyed.

In simple terms: Hope cannot be killed.

Key Takeaway

Hold onto hope despite odds.

Themes

hope resilience defiance identity

Mood

inspirational defiant

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • oppressive regimes
  • personal loss
  • social injustice

Key Concepts

Literature psychology mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does hope look like in your life?
  • How can hope become action?
A Different Perspective

Hope alone may not change reality.

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