“Light is precious in a world so dark.”

“Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning. Tell Gregory a story. Make some light.”

“Why would you save me?Because you, mouse, can tell Gregory a story. Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning. Tell Gregory a story. Make some light.'- A Tale of Despereaux, Kate Dicamillo - P. 81”

“The world is dark, and light is precious.Come closer, dear reader.You must trust me.I am telling you a story.”

“Like most hearts, it was complicated, shaded with dark and dappled with light.”

“Have you, in truth, ever seen something so heartbreakingly lovely? What are we to make of a world where stars shine bright in the midst of so much darkness and gloom?”

“In a dark time, doors will sometimes magically open and let us step inside to the warmth and light of a community.”