Growth and change were viewed as reactions to conditions met

From torched skyscrapers, men grew wings.

But she woke up just then, and in the moonlight covered herself with a blanket. She smiled at him drowsily and called him "Yero, my hero," and that melted his heart.

Remember this: Nothing is written in the stars. Not these stars, nor any others. No one controls your destiny.

I shall pray for your soul,' promised Nessarose. I shall wait for your shoes,' Elphie answered.

The sweet accident of coincidence is the best foundation on which to build.

quoting reminds me there are other people in the world besides only me. And other thoughts besides mine, and other ways of thinking.