Alison Goodman quotes:

I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth that others can accept, but I cannot live any other way. How would it be to live a lie every minute of your life.

There was a saying that a man's true character was revealed in defeat. I thought it was also revealed in victory.

I felt something stir within me. It took a moment to recognise it. Anger.

You have forced your way into my Hua, Eona. Change me. First, by your power- then, just by who you are.

His Majesty has always been a powerful man. Perhaps he has never had to distinguish between the two.

History does not care about the suffering of the individual. Only the outcome of their struggles. -P 462 Master Tozay to Eona

Don't ask any questions and you won't hear any lies.

I know that love is about power, too. Who gives, who takes. Who is willing to risk showing their true self.

You have seen me at my worst and at my weakest. Let me show you my best.

A man who lifts his chin in pride will fail to see the chasm at his feet.

Too many doubts grow in the cracks of silence and separation.

Don't say anything. Just act cool," I whispered. Mavkel started to shiver. "Like this?" it asked. "No, I mean act calm." Mavkel stopped shivering.

A shrieking rise of power rushed into my pathways, rocking me against the wall. Ido's body slammed into mine. He was not going to let go. Not now. The Rat Dragon howled, his heavy blue force driven back by the onslaught of sinuous gold. Raw,rejoicing energy flooded my seven centers of power; opening,pushing, seeking. And behind it all, a presence exulting in the joy of release and reunion. I looked up and finally my mind-sight was clear. I could see the Mirror Dragon. My Dragon.

You are wrong when you say there is no power in being a woman. When I think of my mother and the women in my tribe, and the hidden women in the harem, I know there are many types of power in this world...I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth that others can accept, but I cannot live any other way. How would it be to live a lie every minute of your life? I don't think I could do it.

He grunted. 'You have the courage of a warrior.' I watched him turn away and gather the clothes from the ground. He thought me courageous? But I was terrified - always terrified. 'No,' I said flatly. 'I don't." He paused from stuffing the invaluable robe between two bales. 'Are you frightened now?' I nodded, shame flushing my skin. 'Is it going to stop you?' 'No.' 'That is the courage of a warrior.

A cold realisation washed over me. From now on, my master would not always be there to protect and counsel me. 'This is big. Too big,' I said. 'What do I do?' 'You follow your destiny,' Ryoko said. 'As we all do. With honour and courage.

It is not often that the real world conjures worse than what we can imagine.

Men were always quick to believe in the madness of women.

It is also important to understand that a hidden nature is not always an evil nature