I don't think unhappiness is fated.

Her beauty might fascinate men, but it was difficult to charm them when she stood mute. . . .

These will be my last moments of peace. . . . From now on, my love. . . will bring nothing but chaos.

There are natural and imprescriptible rights which an entire nation has no right to violate. —MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE

That's because I've learned how to use it [smile], Woserit said. I don't pass it out like an old woman giving free milk to the village cats. It's something that must be controlled, and for you especially. You use it on anyone. You must learn to be more judicious.

I understand that you are still grieving. But we will always be grieving.

I wonder if our names determine our destiny, or if destiny leads us to choose certain names.