Ruexner will pay dearly for this, " Valten promised, speaking to no one in particular, but imagining he had the fiend's neck between his hands. If he dared hurt Gisela...

Or as Gabe had done, to rescue your betrothed from some evil force. That appealed to him. But he'd yet to find a damsel in distress, oppressed by evil and in need of rescue.

His hands wrapped around her upper arms, holding her gently. "You are even more beautiful when you dance.

You are brave and strong and good, noble and kind. I love you and I think you're...

She whispered, "Even with a broken hand, you are the knight I'd most want and trust to rescue me-and I know you can do it. You are the boldest, bravest, most noble knight in the Holy Empire.

Ruexner chuckled and put away his knife. Gisela kept her eyes on Valten. Even though her bottom lip trembled, she still looked like the bravest woman he had ever seen.

Become Empowered, not just in Mind and Body - but in Spirit, too.

I try to spend my time on areas that I think are important for the future, and where I think I can add value.

...good things happen to the human spirit when it is left alone.

When I was growing up, the men in my life were abusive; women were the ones I ran to for comfort.

Desire followed the glance, pleasure followed desire

Someone watches over us when we write. Mother. Teacher. Shakespeare. God.

Sometimes when you walk onto a set, there are very clear delineations. The crew don't talk to the actors and I hate all that. Everyone is the same to me and I always treat everyone in the same way.

Although practice swings Can be helpful things, Twere better, indeed, not take any Than to fiddle and fret And before playing get Exhausted from taking too many.

It's tougher to be vulnerable than to actually be tough.

You know, one of the things I've learnt since coming out of office is how much easier it is to give the advice than take the decision. I mean, you know, it's tough.