“Unlike statements of fact, which require no further work on our part, lies must be continually protected from collisions with reality.”

“At the foundation of moral thinking lie beliefs in statements the truth of which no further reason can be given.”

“Like legend and myth, magic fades when it is unused -- hence all the old tales of elfin kingdoms moving further and further away from our world, or that magical beings require our faith, our belief in their existence, to survive. That is a lie. All they require is our recognition.”

“Holiness requires continual effort on our part and continual nourishing and strengthening by the Spirit.”

“Humility must accompany all our actions, must be with us everywhere; for as soon as we glory in our good works they are of no further value to our advancement in virtue. ”

“The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.”