We are all born with a unique genetic blueprint, which lays out the basic characteristics of our personality as well as our physical health and appearance... And yet, we all know that life experiences do change us.

The futures and ultimate fates of the characters in The Snow Queen are profoundly changed by choices made in their own minds or hearts, as well as choices unexpectedly forced on them by things beyond their control.

Everything born has to die, in order to make room for the future.

All [people] are intolerant.... Only they're intolerant of different things.

Studying anthropology, I developed a kind of holistic view of human existence, in which the dichotomies you listed are all necessary and vital aspects of life.

Don't worry. You're safe now. You've got nothing left to steal.

It doesn't matter. I'm not asking forever of you...just let me love you now.