Megan :)

“When it comes to controlling human beings there is no better instrument than lies. Because, you see, humans live by beliefs. And beliefs can be manipulated. The power to manipulate beliefs is the only thing that counts

... Who knows what use they’ll make of you? Maybe you’ll help them to persuade people to buy things they don’t need, or hate things they know nothing about, or hold beliefs that make them easy to handle, or doubt the truths that might save them.”
― Michael Ende, The Neverending Story

“Jem cried out with all his remaining strength. You cannot go where I am going! Nor would I want that for you!”
― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Princess

“He loved her enough to know she was better off without him”
― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel

“Tessa touched his wrist lightly with her hand. "Be brave," she said. "It's not a duck, is it?”
― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Princess