Trust not in Sprites nor the motivations of a Gnome.
It is a fool of a shepherd who culls his dogs.
Wisdom cannot be stolen - it can only be shared.
Muscle-work can only make one weary-it takes brain-work to create true exhaustion.
Respect is a kind of magic too, you know.
Have you ever noticed how grateful you are to see daylight again after coming through a long dark tunnel? Always try to see life around ya as if you'd just come out of a tunnel.