“To learn, you must understand what you do not know. It is not enough to know you do not understand.”

“Learn what you do not know. Understand the consequences of counting the moments.”

“All you have to do is desire it, and if you desire it enough and understand why -- really know -- it will come.”

“If you have no faith in yourself, then have faith in the things you call truth. You know what must be done. You may not have courage or trust or understanding or the will to do it, but you know what must be done. You can't turn back. There is now answer behind you. You fear what you cannot name. So look at it and find a name for it. Turn your face forward and learn. Do what must be done.-Deth to Morgon, Prince of Hed-”

“Do you know what I don't understand about that ball game? I don't understand why I wanted to kill you.”

“Do not be afraid of the unknown, Jake. When you cannot see something, or do not know of it, it does not always follow that it is a thing to be feared. You must embrace it with all your heart and soul. Learn to understand it, for only then will you be able to control it, or prevent it from controlling you.”