The Elders were closer to the Maker of All Things and should be deferred to whenever they made their will known.

When life doesn't meet your expectations, it was important to take it with grace.

Survivors can't always choose their methods.

What do you mean?” Leslie’s voice was cool, as if she questioned witches who were flat on their backs being threatened by werewolves every day.

I was too busy fighting the river to worry about adjusting my beliefs in accordance to reality.

I told them," he said in a clear, carrying voice, "that they should not give someone as old and powerful as I a daughter to love. That it would end badly.

Love is not necessary for sex.