There is no place so dangerous as a world without magic.

We all can be only who we are, no more, no less.

Kahlan stood quietly in the shadows, watching, as evil knocked softly on the door.

I don't think I could have written what I did any earlier.

Perception was easily accomplished, required little effort, and it never had to stand the test of reality.

You have one Mord-Sith and one Mother Confessor, here, both in very bad moods. I would suggest you not give us an excuse to lose our temper, or we may never find it again in your lifetime." -Kahlan Amnell

The Second Rule is that the greatest harm can result from the best intentions. It sounds a paradox, but kindness and good intentions can be an insidious path to destruction. Sometimes doing what seems right is wrong, and can cause harm. The only counter to it is knowledge, wisdom, forethought, and understanding the First Rule. Even then, that is not always enough.