That's the point, isn't it? We have to live on, no matter how hard it gets. We'll win in the end.

Oh, I’m just a happy person.

The look of disbelief that ran across the boy's face was somehow more disturbing than the despair it had replaced. This creature had given up hope long ago; he probably begged out of habit rather than expectation.

Remember, despite the fact that this book is being sold as a 'fantasy' novel, you must take all of the things it says extremely seriously, as they are quite important, are in no way silly, and always make sense. Rutabaga.

To lack feeling is to be dead, but to act on every feeling is to be a child.

Regardless, I still do not believe that your duty is to do as the people wish. Your duty is to lead as best you can, following the dictates of your conscience. You must be true. Your Majesty, to the man you wish to become.

You are nothing if not exhaustive in your self-congratulatory made-up logic.