Snake-Eater

by T. Kingfisher

Wanting to help is good, but this belief that you, personally, have so much power to affect the universe is starting to border on personal idolatry.’”

“Fortunately, some things stay true whether we believe in them or not.”

“Making friends,” he said, very deliberately, “is doing something.”

“The tide wasn’t turned because you were a great warrior. It was turned because you put scorpions outside without killing them.” He 240stretched, full body, like a cat. “And because your dog loves you. Don’t forget that.”