“The seconds tick. They always do. The power of an entire sun cannot stop them even for a moment, and so death comes between the moments, like a thief of light in the dark.”

“Death never comes at the right time, despite what mortals believe. Death always comes like a thief.”

“There's only one sun," Alison said with feeling. "It's always the same, but it's always the best. Do you know what I mean?”

“People are responsible for their actions, but not the fruits of their actions. Always do what you think is right, but don't worry if good does not always come from what you do.”

“Mortals have always exaggerated the difference between hate and love. Both come from the heart. You can never hate strongly unless you have loved strongly.”

“People with power always take advantage of those without power.”

“Darkness approaches from outside.I feel no light inside me strong enough to resist it.”