Lately, I feel like my life is a book written in a language I don't know how to read.

That's kind of what trust is, isn't it? A willful self-delusion.

If men should read these words, let them know that power is a heavy burden. Seek not to be bound by its chains.

Spook: No, I'm not troubled. In fact, I actually think everything is going to be all right. Finally.

Now, I had been frightened on several different occasions in my life. The most frightening of these involved an elevator and a mime.

Every man is a hero of his own story.

Raoden turned to regard the large Dula. "What does it matter? It's not like we have anything pressing to do. It's actually quite pleasant up here—you should just sit back and enjoy it." An ominous crash came from the clouds above them, and Raoden felt a wet drop splat against his head. "Fantastic," Galladon grumbled. "I'm enjoying myself already.