Tess

“You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone's soul, becomes their blood and self and purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows that they might do because of it, because of your words. That is your role, your gift.”
― Erin Morgenstern, The Night Circus

“He was going to live forever, or die in the attempt.”
― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

“Tell them stories.”
― Philip Pullman, The Amber Spyglass