“It is always one's stance upon uncertain ground that invites the attentions of one's enemies. Or discourages it.”

“In moments of crisis one is never fighting against an external enemy but always against one's own body.”

“The main thing is to pay attention. Pay close attention to everything, notice what no one else notices. Then you’ll know what no one else knows, and that’s always useful.”

“The main thing to do is pay attention. Pay close attention to everything, notice what no one else notices. Then you'll know what no one else knows, and that's always useful.”

“Life was an uncertain thing, and there were some moments one wished to remember, to imprint upon one's mind that the memory might be taken out later, like a flower pressed between the pages of a book, and admired and recollected anew. - Sophie and Gideon Lightwood”

“Being disappointed is one thing and being discouraged is something else. I am disappointed but I am not discouraged.”