Reason and reality are the only means to just laws; mindless wishes, if given sovereignty, become deadly masters.

After that, I came back every year. Everyone said, 'Well, when you retire you can move there.' But I said, 'Why should I live my whole life where I don't want to be.'

Standing for truth is everything. Truth is power. Don't ever forget that.

Sometimes, it is necessary to step beyond what you have known and to reach for something more.

Kahlan ambled toward the door. "Well, my breasts aren't as large as yours Berdine." She slowed as she passed Raina. "I think Raina's hands would fit mine better.

I'd rather look a fool than be right and fail to act.

Even a foolish old woman like me knows that lazy people don't think for themselves; they only think about themselves.