“Funny how all things people don’t understand seem to be ‘cursed’.”

“Some of our old ways are better forgotten, but not all of them.”

“It's ok to care about what other people think, but you should give a little more weight to what you, yourself, think...The habit of thinking is the habit of gaining strength. You're stronger than you believe.”

“Flawed, imperfect creatures! That's what we both are, oga! That's what we ALL are!”

“We cried and sobbed and wept and bled tears. But when we were finished, all we could do was continue living.”

“Life was out there and death was, too. I feared both now.”

“There will be danger; some of you may not live to complete your lessons. It's a risk you take. This world is bigger than you and it will go on, regardless.”