We're all of us equally naked before the jaws of pain.

Heroism doesn't pay very well. I try to be cold-blooded and money-oriented, but I keep screwing it up.

I hate what you represent." ... "Power without conviction." Isana replied, her tone lifeless, matter of fact. "Ambition without conscience. Decent folk suffer at the hands of those like you.

Sometimes the only way to carry a heavy burden is to share it with another

Are you always a smartass?' Nope. Sometimes I'm asleep.

I felt my face stretch in a victorious smile. The potion had worked. I was inside. I had to suppress an urge to break into a soft shoe routine. Sometimes being able to use magic was so cool.

Whenever it gets too dark, think of the good things you have, the good times you've had. It will help. I promise.