“Love is a terrible thing," Mouse whispered. "Only love gone astray," said the prisoner. "Only imperfect love." Mouse tried once more, feebly, to shake off the prisoner's grip. "You frighten me." "Oh, child!" said the prisoner. "The time has come you should be frightened. If fear will awaken you, be afraid! And then be courageous in your fear and act!" "There's nothing I can do." "You aren't the mouse they have made you be. You were meant for so much more!” LoveFearCourageMouseEncouragmentGoldstone WoodImraldera Book:Dragonwitch Source: Dragonwitch
“Lionheart bows his head then, pride sapped from him and replaced with dawning humility. "I would have fled." "But you did not. I am with you now." The Prince places a hand on Lionheart's shoulder. "You understand, don't you, the difference between guilt and repentance?" Slowly, Lionheart nods. "You understand that you can never absolve your own sin?" Again Lionheart nods. "But you are forgiven. All that is past is past. The man you once were is no more. The man you are now is what matters, and I declare your name in truth: Lionheart. From this moment forth, you will serve me with the courage of roaring lions, and all my foes will tremble at your name, for they will know that you are one of mine.” SinCourageForgivenessGuiltRepentanceLionheartMoonblood Book:Moonblood Source: Moonblood