Jennifer

“That’s one of the worst casualties of being hurt by someone who was never supposed to hurt you: you start to question all the beautiful things that led up to the ugliness, start to wonder if some of the moments you thought were perfect were actually painted with a dirty brush.”
― Rachel Griffin

“First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered. One may be a free man and yet be bound tighter than a slave. Give men your ear, but not your heart. Show respect for those in power, but don’t follow them blindly. Judge with logic and reason, but comment not.

Consider none your superior, whatever their rank or station in life. Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge. Be careful with your money. Hold fast to your beliefs and others will listen. Of the affairs of love…my only advice is to be honest. That’s your most powerful tool to unlock a heart or gain forgiveness. That is all I have to say.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“The price we paid was the price men have always paid for achieving a paradise in this life-we went soft, we lost our edge.”
― Frank Herbert, Dune

“She asked me to tell her what it is to rule. And I said that one commands. And she said I had some unlearning to do.”
― Frank Herbert, Dune