# The Way of Kings  Author:: Brandon Sanderson ## Highlights > The left sleeve of each dress was longer than the right one, covering the hand. Alethi had an odd sense of propriety. ([Location 184](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B003P2WO5E&location=184)) > Their pure black hair was pinned up atop their heads, either in intricate weavings of braids or in loose piles. It was often woven with gold ribbons or ornaments, along with gems that glowed with Stormlight. Beautiful. Profane, but beautiful. ([Location 186](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B003P2WO5E&location=186)) - Note: Water rings from Arrakis > White to be bold. White to not blend into the night. White to give warning. For if you were going to assassinate a man, he was entitled to see you coming. ([Location 199](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B003P2WO5E&location=199)) > Sometimes we find it hardest to accept in others that which we cling to in ourselves. ([Location 2283](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B003P2WO5E&location=2283)) --- Title: The Way of Kings Author: Brandon Sanderson Tags: readwise, books date: 2024-01-30 --- # The Way of Kings  Author:: Brandon Sanderson ## AI-Generated Summary None ## Highlights > The left sleeve of each dress was longer than the right one, covering the hand. Alethi had an odd sense of propriety. ([Location 184](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B003P2WO5E&location=184)) > Their pure black hair was pinned up atop their heads, either in intricate weavings of braids or in loose piles. It was often woven with gold ribbons or ornaments, along with gems that glowed with Stormlight. Beautiful. Profane, but beautiful. ([Location 186](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B003P2WO5E&location=186)) Note: Water rings from Arrakis > White to be bold. White to not blend into the night. White to give warning. For if you were going to assassinate a man, he was entitled to see you coming. ([Location 199](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B003P2WO5E&location=199)) > Sometimes we find it hardest to accept in others that which we cling to in ourselves. ([Location 2283](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B003P2WO5E&location=2283))