If I had a dog that was sick as often as you are, I'd put it down," he observed kindly.

Not all men are destined for greatness," I reminded him. "Are you sure, Fitz? Are you sure? What good is a life lived as if it made no difference at all to the great life of the world? A sadder thing I cannot imagine. Why should not a mother say to herself, if I raise this child aright, if I love and care for her, she shall live a life that brings joy to those about her, and thus I have changed the world? Why should not the farmer that plants a seed say to his neighbor, this seed I plant today will feed someone, and that is how I changed the world today?

My blood will only buy you that fool's regard. I will pay a high price for you to be respected by a churl. Nothing bought with blood is worth having, young man.

It's all connected. When you save any part of the world, you've saved the whole world. In fact, that's the only way it can be done.

Leave the pain behind and let your life be your own again. There is a place where all time is now, and the choices are simple and always your own. Wolves have no kings

I do not know whom I wish to win; until I do, I will let no player be eliminated.

Your future. It awaits only you, to live it and to write it. - Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb