“Life and death appeared to me ideal bounds, which I should first break through, and pour a torrent of light into our dark world.”

No more supplication — now there shall be war: victory in life, or death.

We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

Thats the risk you take if you change: that people you've been involved with won't like the new you. But other people who do will come along.