...Wizard's Fifth Rule: Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie.

Sometimes, making the wrong choice is better than making no choice. You have the courage to go forward, that is rare. A person who stands at the fork, unable to pick, will never get anywhere.

I felt like I'd been misplaced in the cosmos and I belonged in Maine.

Wizard's Tenth Rule Willfully turning aside from the truth is treason to one's self.

The Wizard's First Rule: People are stupid; given proper motivation almost anyone will believe almost anything.

Teasingly she took the apple from his mouth. Juice ran down his chin. Slowly, deliberately, she leaned over and licked the sweet juice from his chin. I will have to admit though, that I will never look at an apple in quite the same way.

Richard started to walk away. Zedd called his name. He stopped and turned. Just be glad she cares for you as much as she does. If she didn't, she might have touched you." Richard stared back at him a long moment. "I'm afraid, in a way, she already has.