Jasmine

“We all have dreams and we all have strengths, is that not true? And they do not always align with one another.” She looked at Scoth, who said, “That’s very true.” “Tallo’s dream was to act; however, it was not his strength. One of the hardest parts when turning from child to adult is reconciling the imbalance, should it exist.”
― Jordan Reece, The Seer

“You choose tools for a task by their crafting, not their look,” a crow said crisply from a nearby tree. He flapped over to land on a barrel in front of the cottage. “A smith’s finest hammer will be streaked with soot.”
― Tamora Pierce, Trickster's Choice

“The world is full of talkers, but it is rare to find anyone who listens. And I assure you that you can pick up more information when you are listening than when you are talking.”
― E.B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan

“Fear is nothing to be ashamed of. It keeps us alive more often than not. Gives us caution, spares us pain. It can also hold us back. Wisdom comes from knowing the difference between listening to our fear, and when to be brave.”
― S.J. Himes, The Solstice Prince