Bad things can happen, and often do--but they only take up a few pages of your story; and anyone can survive a few pages.

Sometimes a catastrophe is simply a course correction.

Always, always ask for what you want. Because the Universe might surprise you — and give it to you.

Not many people can lay claim to having broken Time, and we did it purely by accident.

Your ability to shape your destiny is directly proportional to your belief that it is a matter of will and determination--however much or little that belief may be.

Never, ever, sacrifice what you want the most, for what you want the most at that moment.

Astraeus,' Aven called out. 'God of the four winds and friend to sailors. Say a little prayer when you look at him, so he will give us what we need to keep our course.' A little prayer?' said Jack. 'To a constellation?' To what it represents,' said Aven. But I don't believe in what it represents,' said Jack. Prayers aren't for the deity,' said Aven. 'They're for you, to recommit yourself to what you believe.' Can't you do that without praying to a dead Greek god?' Sure,' said Aven. 'But how often would anyone do that, if not in prayer?