“I want things to change in The Nameless City. I want the people in the city to finally have some influence over its future. We've never had that before. If there's something I can do to make this c...”

“You have two things of value: your monastery and your people. Translate the book for me, and I'll let you keep one. Which will it be?”

“It's like killing each other is the only thing we know how to do.”

“I always come here when I can't sleep [. . .] every night.”

“I am not a conqueror. I am nothing like you.”

“Emancipation from suffering is your birthright.”

“There is no greater moment in life than that when we discover the unique design which has shaped our lives from the moment of birth, save one:The instant we recognize destiny, accept it and then be...”

“Liz wrenched her hand from his grasp, and this time, she stepped boldly forward. I will stay and Michael can go. Her voice did not waiver as she pronounced her own death sentence. No matter what ha...”

“You have two things of value: your monastery and your people. Translate the book for me, and I'll let you keep one. Which will it be?”

“I still believe that peace and plenty and happiness can be worked out some way. I am a fool.”

“She doesn't need your money. Even a penniless fool like you can make her fall in love with you. That's just miracle.”

“And the world re-ordered itself around me. I spoke each word carefully. 'You are so stupid.”