I saw myself. . . in the time I watched, I saw strength and frailty, pride and vanity, courage and fear. Of wisdom, a little. Of folly much. Of intentions many good ones; but many more left undone. On this alas, I saw myself a man like any other. But this too I saw . . . Alike as men may seem, each is different as flakes of snow, no two the same.You told me you had no need to seek the Mirror, knowing you were Annlaw Clay-Shaper. Now I know who I am: myself and none other. I am Taran.

Every man is a hero if he strives more for others than for himself alone.

I intend to follow the path of virtue. It will not be overcrowded.

Shakespeare, Dickens, Mark Twain, and so many others were my dearest friends and greatest teachers.

No matter what has happened, you're not a pig-boy; you're an Assistant Pig Keeper!

How easy it is to think well of ourselves. Until the moment is upon us, we can never be certain.

Thinking is a bit uncomfortable, but you'll get used to it. A matter of time and practice.