For each of us destiny is a blend of potential, circumstances, and choices.

It was one thing to snuggle a little when the world seemed about to end, and quite another to explain to her parents that she wanted to date an ancient magical horse.

Most pleasures are best as a seasoning, not the main course. p. 374

Sometimes the best offense was avoiding self-destruction.

The pendulum swings between Light and Darkness

After all, as long as you know, why make when you can take?

She (Rachel) pulled away and looked into his eyes. "Don't give up." "There goes my plan." "I'm serious. Even if things look bad, find a way to win. Find it." "You too," Jason urged. "Within reason. Don't try some huge Edomic command and blow yourself to pieces." "There goes my plan." "You stole my line.