The whole of the world could be deduced from the smallest grain of sand, if one studied it closely enough.

Live in the present, remember the past, and fear not the future, for it doesn't exist and never shall. There is only now.

My heart died a while back. [Eragon]

Characters are born from necessity.

Better to see widely than to see too closely and allow some feature of place or situation to catch you unawares. Do you understand?

Only men would think of cutting themselves to determine who the packleader is. Idiots.

You would be amazed how many magicians have died after being bitten by mad rabbits. It's far more common than you might think. -Angela the Herbalist