You are absolute angels of the first order. If I were Pope, I’d canonize you.” “The Pope would probably love to turn a cannon on you!

I will tell you the story of how we found ourselves in a realm where dreams are formed, destiny is chosen, and magic is as real as a handprint in the snow.

I know it. I know I shall make beastly mistakes, Father-" "The world does not forgive mistakes so quickly, my girl." He sounds bitter and sad. "If the world will not forgive me," I say softly, "I shall have to learn to forgive myself." He nods in understanding. "And how will you marry? Or do you intend to marry?" I think of Kartik, and tears threaten. "I shall meet someone one day, as Mother found you.

Goodbye," I whisper at last, when it no longer matters and there is no one to hear it but the window.

But if we are to remain a great empire, we must have a greater understanding of the hearts and minds of others.

I changed the world; the world changed me. Everything you do comes back to you. When you affect a situation, you are also affected.

They have money and position and Ann has none.It's amazing how often you can be right as long as you have those two things working in your favor.