“It is better to lack the semblance of honor but possess it than to possess the semblance and lack the honor.”

“You always have a choice. Don't ever imagine that you don't. Whatever you do, it's a decision and you have to accept responsibility for it. That's when honor becomes more than empty words.”

“I hate being told what to do! Especially by myself!”

“It is better to lack the semblance of honor but possess it than to possess the semblance and lack the honor.”

“You always have a choice. Don't ever imagine you don't. Whatever you do, it's a decision and you have to accept responsibility for it. That's when honor becomes more than empty words.”

“A Skalan trader tried to tell me the streets of his cities were paved with gold," Alec went on. "I didn't believe him, though. He was the one who tried to buy me from father. I was only eight or nine. I could never figure out what he wanted me for.""Really?" Seregil lifted a noncommittal eyebrow.”

“Take what the Lightbearer sends and be thankful.”

“Whatever role you play, play it to the hilt.”

“You hardly know me. Why do you want me to come with you?""Who knows? Perhaps you remind me just a bit of—""Someone you used to know?" Alec interjected skepti”