History does not care about the suffering of the individual. Only the outcome of their struggles. -P 462 Master Tozay to Eona

I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth that others can accept, but I cannot live any other way. How would it be to live a lie every minute of your life.

A man who lifts his chin in pride will fail to see the chasm at his feet.

Don't say anything. Just act cool," I whispered. Mavkel started to shiver. "Like this?" it asked. "No, I mean act calm." Mavkel stopped shivering.

You are wrong when you say there is no power in being a woman. When I think of my mother and the women in my tribe, and the hidden women in the harem, I know there are many types of power in this world...I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth that others can accept, but I cannot live any other way. How would it be to live a lie every minute of your life? I don't think I could do it.

I know that love is about power, too. Who gives, who takes. Who is willing to risk showing their true self.

There was a saying that a man's true character was revealed in defeat. I thought it was also revealed in victory.