This is going to take a while. I'm a fantasy author. We have trouble with the concept of brevity.

You're bloody insane, Karede," Mat said. "Unfortunately, so am I.

There was rarely an obvious branching point in a person's life. People changed slowly, over time. You didn't take on step, then find yourself in a completely new location. You first took a little step off a path to avoid some rocks. For a while, you walked alongside the path, but then you wandered out a little way to step on softer soil. Then you stopped paying attention as you drifted farther and farther away. Finally, you found yourself in the wrong city, wondering why the signs on the roadway hadn't led you better.

The law is not something holy, son. It's just a reflection of the ideals of those lucky enough to be in charge.

Walking the rugged trail of the unknown destiny can be filled with walls crashing and cracks on the way but the sunshine on the horizon makes the view worthwhile, it inspires and makes you want to go and on and live.Gary F Evans...

I wasn't complaining', Pattern complained.