“In that moment Alina Sculcuvant knew that of all life's great journeys, perhaps the greatest was to come home, and to know the place for the first time.”

“...at times, the greatest courage of all is to live.”

“In that moment she learnt one of the greatest secrets of life: It is often easier to fight for others than it is for yourself.”

“To you, Fell. Can't you feel it? Inside you, as it lies inside all the Lera. Know thyself, wolf.”

“Life is wonderful, so revel in its beauty. Be all you can be, and let go of the past. It is nothing but shadows.”

“Death,' whispered Tarlar, 'you do not fear it, Fell? By water, or any other way?''What is to fear?" answered the black wolf. 'If it is an end, then so be it. For there is no pain in that, except the pain left to the living... And if death is not an end, then what more than a wonderful journey...”

“I must try to remember that a boy's heart is not a man's, and perhaps a teacher must learn from his pupil, too, eh?”