There are no clear paths. Only pitfalls and tripwires and darkness.
A spoonful of hope and a cup of despair
A wise ruler takes advice, but should never be seen to take it. Let them think you know more than you do. It will not harm them, and it will help you.
If wishes had wings, sheep would fly.
Often you don't know whether a woman is friend, enemy or lover until it is too late. Sometimes, she is all three.
If you wish, you may call me Rand Sedai.