In every end, there is also a beginning.

People will believe anything if it means they can go on with their lives and not have to think too hard about it.

...dreams were dreams and reality was reality and she felt people were better off understanding the difference.

Simon, would you still care for me if you discovered I was not who I say I am?" What do you mean?" I mean would you still care for me, no matter what you came to know?" What a thing to ponder. I don't know what to say." The answer is no. He does not need to say it. With a sigh, Simon digs at the fire with the iron poker. Bits of the charred log fall away, revealing the angry insides. they flare orange for a moment, then quiet down again. After three tries, he gives up. I'm afraid this fire's had it." I can see a few embers remaining. "No, I think not. If..." He sighs, and it says everything.

I wish to live for myself. I should never want to be trapped.

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

I love you for who you are, not who the world thinks you should be.