I have discovered in my long life that there are many words and phrases which have more power than any spell of magick. The most well-known of these is, of course, I love you. But by far the most deadly is, if only. For these two words can strip a man's strength, his courage and his confidence. They become the father of regret and anguish and pain.

If you look at any ancient civilization, they've all used fantasy stories to train the young.

Heroes are people who face down their fears. It is that simple.

A warrior...must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.

Our souls are but leaves in a storm, and only the gods know where we will come to rest.

Why now? Why not? Live or die, a man and a woman need love. There is a need in the race. We need to share. To belong. Perhaps you will die before the year is out. But remember this: to have may be taken from you, to have had never. Far better to have tasted love before dying, than to die alone.

Life is a struggle, from the agonies of birth to the railing against death. Devour or be devoured. The law of the wild.