First, I'm a writer; I look at things from a different point of view. The untrained eye is the eye that sees what's been missed. Devon, from The Dragon's Breath by Jenna Lindsey
One can only organize so much and then leave the rest to fate.
I think one who thrives on death may be defeated by life. Elswyth, from A Precarious Journey Into Magic
There will always be something scary in the world. You must choose whether or not to let it frighten you. The Venger Breegan, Quest for Evil: The Magic of the Key by Jenna Lindsey