In a way fighting was just like using magic. You said the words, and they altered the universe. By merely speaking you could create damage and pain, cause tears to fall, drive people away, make yourself feel better, make your life worse.
Lev GrossmanA big silvery janitor. Penny, this canโt be how the universe works.โ โIn the Order we call it โinverse profundity.โ Weโve observed it in any number of cases. The deeper you go into the cosmic mysteries, the less interesting everything gets.
Lev Grossman