“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
“I am afraid." Eanrin shuddered as he saw now the deepest secret of his soul. The secret he had kept hidden even from himself all the long ages of his existence. "I don't want to love. I will be hurt if I do." "You were born in fear, Eanrin. But my love casts out fear.” LoveSoulFearGoldstone Wood Book:Starflower Source: Starflower