Brandon Sanderson. Mistborn. Book 1. Ashes and Steel (№ 440721)

- Think about this. What does a man do when he seeks the attention of a young lady? Well? Of course, he tries to manipulate her in order to gain her favor. What happens when two old friends decide to have a drink together? They tell stories, trying to impress the interlocutor. All his life a person strives to show himself in a favorable light and gain power over others. There is nothing wrong with that… in fact, we all depend on each other. And life in society teaches us to adapt to others.