“The bitterest hardships, the most daunting trials; none of these are burdens if it means being with you.”

“For human beings, the most daunting challenge is to become fully human. For to become fully human is to become fully divine.”

“Of all the hardships a person had to face, none was more punishing than the simple act of waiting.”

“When you live to lift the burdens of others, your own burdens become lighter. You are able to face your own trials with greater acceptance, a more understanding heart, and deeper gratitude for what you have rather than pining for what you lack.”

“It'll be dangerous," Nyssa warned him. "Hardship, monsters, terrible suffering. Possibly none of you will come back alive.""Oh." Suddenly Leo didn't look so excited. Then he remembered everyone was watching. "I mean... Oh, cool! Suffering? I love suffering! Let's do this.”

“Laila came to believe that of all the hardships a person has to face, none was more punishing than the simple act of waiting.”