In this new world, this day and forever, then, we are not only Thebans - we are all Stepsons. We are all one Sacred Band. If you will have us. And mine will fight by yours, henceforth, as brothers.

Nature has a surer plan than mortals can devise.

Nothing he knew of, enunciated life like death.

Something is going on everywhere, most of which no one understands.

Gather the shards of your courage. Patch together what resolve you can. We'll find this thing - and kill it.

When the balance is restored, people get hurt.

Some nights, valor and cold purpose aren't enough.