In this world, where we find ourselves, we need compassion more than anything, I think, or we are all alone.

There was some sadness in how that could happen, falling out of love with something that had shaped you. Or even people who had.

We are the total of our longings.

The heart has its own laws... and the truth is... the truth is that you are the law of mine.

One man sees a riselka: his life forks there.  Two men see a riselka: one of them shall die.  Three men see a riselka: one is blessed, one forks, one shall die. One woman sees a riselka: her path comes clear to her.  Two women see a riselka: one of them shall bear a child.  Three women see a riselka: one is blessed, one is clear, one shall bear a child.

You have to be afraid for it to count as bravery.

The world could bring you poison in a jewelled cup, or surprising gifts. Sometimes you didn't know which of them it was.