Power, true power, comes from the belief in true things, and the willingness to stand behind that belief, even if the universe itself conspires to thwart your plans. Chaos may settle; flames may die; worlds may rise and fall. But true things will remain so, and will never fail to guide you to your goals.

I know,” said Peter. “Perhaps better than anyone. But you can’t stay a child forever. To choose to speak into Echo’s Well is to choose illusion. To choose to avoid the responsibilities of being an adult. The real trick—the real choice—is to keep the best of the child you were, without forgetting when you grow up. “It is the best of both worlds, Jack. Being a child is to believe in magic everywhere… “…but even Peter Pan had to grow up one day.

You're a very odd man," said Bert. "I get that more often than you'd think," replied Charles.

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

Prayers aren't for the deity...They're for you, to recommit yourself to what you believe.

If I can't joke about imminent death, then I might as well just resign.

That isn't a desperate act. That's a PLAN.