Magic is a matter of focusing the disciplined will. But sometimes the will must be abandoned. The secret lies in knowing when to exercise control, and when to let go.

The visible world was only an imperfect reflection of the Ideal, which the Philosopher sought to transcend.

Arthur, their young king, like a hero out of legend.

Never name the well from which you will not drink.

If you own a machine, you are in turn owned by it, and spend your time serving it.

The road that is built in hope is more pleasant to the traveler than the road built in despair, even though they both lead to the same destination.

The Goddess has a fourth face, which is secret, and you should pray to her, as I do — as I do, Igraine — that Morgause will never wear that face.