“The temptation to take the next step hung in the air around them...it was the apple: take one bite, and there was no going back.”

“If you’re tired of taking one step forward and two steps back, just turn around. That way you’ll be going forward in reverse.
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“Show someone malice and hate and it will come back to bite you...show them mercy and love and you're taking giant steps towards building a better humanity.”

“Don't you agree? Swordplay is a dance of sorts, an understanding of the logical, most sophisticated next step. Except that in a fight, one must take the unexpected step. In dance it is all about taking the right, expected step.”

“When in doubt, take the next step.”

“I’m going to walk over to you,” I say, taking one step at a time in her direction like I’m talking down a jumper. “I’m going to put my arms around you and I’m going to hold you,” I pause before taking the last step, “and you’re going to let me.”