Eventually the old herbalist realized that Jaimie had knowledge to share, as well. Two intelligent people can always find common ground.

Yes, Lilian Earton was a large woman. She was fat. There was no other word for it. But at the same time, there was something indefinable about her. Was it an inner light? A sparkle in her eyes? The way she spoke and moved and made things move around her? The man couldn’t have said exactly. He didn’t know the word “charisma,” but that was exactly what she had. She had personality that no layers of fat could hide. She was impressive.

Two intelligent people can always find common ground.

Do your duty and let the cards fall where they may.

One lives longer knowing less

If she’s lucky, she’ll grow up to be a decent person instead of the wife of a feudal lord.

Richard grimaced. She was attractive, but not to his liking. Something about her reminded him of spoiled meat served in a complicated sauce – it may look good, but it’s inedible.

Smart people are always learning something new. Stupid people just stay stupid. Remember that.

What has happened to you, Aliya Skorolenok? Who have you become? The reflection said nothing, because there was nothing to say.