He inclined his head ever so slightly, displaying with his bearing the supreme confidence, even arrogance, that is the sole providence of cats, dragons, and certain highborn women.

The purpose of life is not to do what we want but what needs to be done.

Characters are born from necessity.

Until we invent telepathy, books are our best choice for understanding the rest of humanity.

A hatchling, that is what you are. A hatchling struggling into the world. I may be younger than you in years, but I am ancient in my thoughts. Do not worry about these things. Find peace in where and what you are. People often know what must be done. All you need to do is show them the way — that is wisdom.

Too late. It's hatched.

Your troubles will always bve my troubles,so long as were married.