Wisdom, Niko thought as he leaned his cheek against his long-handled rake, cannot be had without price.

Such hubris could only come from a man's mouth.

Death's easy to find. If She wants you, you'll meet Her here as well as anywhere.

Order is its own reward.

Revenge is never the best driver for a battle, but a common one.

But she has found real love, and love can heal and save.

Tempus never left a problem for another to solve. Tempus never let the pain or difficulty of an undertaking persuade him not to pursue a resolution his heart thought was right. Tempus never gave up.