The meaning of life, Nikodemos, is to live life with meaning. The purpose of life is merely to live it, perhaps to give it.

As Seth's apprentice, I've learned wisdom of which you've never dreamed.

No ethos, pursued without thought or mercy, is ethical.

This was what men fought for, what men died for: a chance at life, and to fight on other days - the battle of your choice, of the body, or the heart, or the soul.

Tempus would be protected, better shielded from whatever the Stepson thought threatening, if love could heal and save.

Time to unite the Sacred Bands, Thebans and his people: one unit, one heart, one swing through life.

Go carefully, child of mat, where no mercy can be had, and let your faith lead you on.