Because a sound tree doesn't have bad roots, Amara. No enterprise of greatness begins with treachery, with lying to the people who trust and love you

Men plan. Fate Laughs. Guis Alera, First Lord

Life is too short, Harry. And there's nowhere near enough joy in it. If you find it, grab it. Before it's gone.

My brief flash of relief and confidence melted away. Good thing it did, too. I'm sure the world would come to an end if I were allowed to feel a sense of relief and well-being for any length of time.

Ah. Medieval-style ransom.” Toot looked confused. “He did run some, but I stopped him, my lord. Like, just now. In front of you. Right over there.” There were several conspicuous sounds behind me, the loudest from my apprentice, and I turned to eye everyone else. They were all either covering smiles or holding them back— poorly. “Hey, peanut gallery,” I said. “This isn’t as easy as I’m making it look.” “You’re doing fine,” Karrin said, her eyes twinkling. I sighed. “Come on, Toot,” I said, and walked over to Hook.

I will make Maggie safe. If the world burns because of that then so be it. Me and the kid will roast some marshmallows.

Fear is bred from ignorance. So knowledge is a weapon against it, and reason is the tool of knowledge.