Pity for the guilty is treason to the innocent.

Dance with me, Death, I am ready.

Teachings that defy reason defy reality; what defies reality defies life. Defying life is embracing death.

Alone, he must bear the weight of a sin he dare not confess to the one person he loves…and has lost.

He put the box in Kahlan's lap. As she picked it up, she gave him the biggest smile he had ever seen. Before he even knew what he had done, he had leaned over and given Kahlan a quick kiss. Her eyes went wide, and she didn't kiss him back, but the feel of her lips shocked him into realizing what he had done. Oh. Sorry," he said. She laughed. "Forgiven.

Life for the strongest. There is no sympathy for the slain, only admiration for the winner's strength.

Richard thought a moment. "I don't know, but we have to get across the pass. We're too tired to have to spend tonight fighting shadows again. We must get to the Midlands before dark. And this time, I promise I won't let go of your hand." Kahlan smiled and squeezed his hand. I won't let go of yours either.