What a man can take with a sword, a woman can give by her flesh alone. Life.

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

When considering a man's motives, remember you must not measure his wheat with your bushel. He may not be using the same standard at all.

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

What a man can take with a sword, a woman can give by her flesh alone. Life.

Death is not the opposite of life, but the opposite of choice.

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?