Who knows? Is our fate written on the day of our birth, or do we choose our paths?” “You tell me.” “Neither,” the old woman said, “or perhaps both. T… - Elaine Cunningham

"Is every third human in this galaxy named Solo?"
Khalee Lah

I will never be a scholar, but this I know: talk of omens and portents is ridiculous. Star charts are fine for navigation, but not prognostication. Perhaps someday people will accept that the time of prophecy has passed and take upon themselves the responsibility of their own decisions.

"You will be sacrificed to the gods, and then I will tear out your heart with my own hands."
"If you still have your own hands, you're probably not as far up the ladder as you wanted us to think. Put someone else on — someone with real authority and a few more replacement parts."
Tsavong Lah & Jaina