I think that nonexistent mythological creature just broke some of your toes," Jack said. Oh, shut up," said Charles

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

Interesting doesn't always equal practical, but being practical is always less interesting.

Live deliberately. Decide: are you the kind of person things happen to, or the kind of person who makes things happen?

I think that nonexistent mythological creature just broke some of your toes," Jack said. Oh, shut up," said Charles

It is the world, my boy," he said. "All the World, in ink and blood, vellum and parchment, leather and hide. It is the World, and it is yours to save or lose.

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?