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“An illusion threatens no one with harm. Neither can it be dispelled by armed force.”
― Janny Wurts, The Curse of the Mistwraith

“As a spirit schooled to power, his perception stems from one absolute. Universal harmony begins with recognition that the life in an ordinary pebble is as sacred as conscious selfhood.”
― Janny Wurts, The Curse of the Mistwraith

“Mage-taught wisdom reproached him: any gift of power was two-edged.”
― Janny Wurts, The Curse of the Mistwraith

“All things were formed of energy, arrangements of bundled light that were subject to natural law. The awareness of this truth, defined to absolute perfection, granted the mage-trained their influence. To know a thing, to encompass its full measure in respect was to hold its secrets in mastery. Life-force was the basis of all power.”
― Janny Wurts, The Curse of the Mistwraith

“My grandfather was sparing in his praise of apprentices. My grandfather insisted we think for ourselves and achieve for our own satisfaction. Deep study of the mysteries were their own tough path, he always said. To live for the approval of others was a pitfall that begged a false turning.”
― Janny Wurts, The Ships of Merior

“The miracle left him dumbfounded, that his heart had not yet shirked its weary task of pumping his bored blood through his brain.”
― Janny Wurts, Grand Conspiracy

“Were you going to tell me you usually kiss your one-night trollops in private?"

He laughed. The free-ringing sound held a spark of pure pleasure, unforced and rich with surprise.”
― Janny Wurts, Grand Conspiracy

“When hope dies, you breathe it back to life again! No matter how long it takes, or what time's required to heal the wound. Disappointment will not last a lifetime unless you lie down and give in.”
― Janny Wurts, Initiate's Trial