when the student is ready, the teacher appears

"While we may judge things as good or bad, karma doesn't. It's a simple case of like gets like, the ultimate balancing act, nothing more, nothing less. And if you're determined to fix every situation you deem as bad, or difficult, or somehow unsavory, then you rob the person of their own chance to fix it, learn from it, or even grow from it. Some things, no matter how painful, happen for a reason. A reason you or I may not be able to glance at first sight, not without knowing a person's entire life story -- their cumulative past. And just to barge in and interfere, no matter how well-intentioned, would be robbing them of their journey."
-from Shadowland (The Immortals #3) by Alyson Noel

"Technology advances so quickly, making the familiar obsolete at an increasingly rapid pace. And while things like fashion may seem to advance and change, if you live long enough, you realize it's really just cyclical -- the readapting of old ideas made to seem new. But while everything around us seems to be in a constant state of flux, people at their very core remain exactly the same. All of us still seeking the things we've sought all along -- shelter, food, love, greater meaning ... A quest that's immune to evolution."
-from Shadowland (The Immortals #3) by Alyson Noel

"Ever hear the phrase 'when the student is ready the teacher appears?' ... We meet the people we're supposed to when the time is just right. And even though I'm sure I have plenty to learn from you, I'd really like to teach you something if you'll let me -- if you're open to learning."
-from Shadowland (The Immortals #3) by Alyson Noel

"'She visits you in your dreams, you know.' I roll my eyes, remembering that one crazy dream, and knowing no way was that her. But he just looks at me, nodding when he says 'Of course she does. They always do. It's the easiest way to get through.' I look at him, leaning against my car door, key in hand as my eyes travel his face. Knowing I should go, say good night and be on my way, but for some reason I'm unable to move. 'The subconscious mind takes over at night, freeing us of all the usual restrictions we put on ourselves, all the things we block out, telling ourselves it can't happen, that mystical things aren't really possible, when the truth is, the universe is magical, and mysterious, and much grander than it seems, with only the thinnest veil of energy separating us from them. I know it's confusing with the way they communicate in symbols -- and to be honest, I'm not sure how much of that is us, the way we rearrange information, or them, and the restrictions on just how much they're allowed to share. ... Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it doesn't exist.'"
-from Shadowland (The Immortals #3) by Alyson Noel

"'You can't steal her ... You can't own her either. Pets aren't possessions, they're not accessories you discard when you decide you no longer want them. They're living creatures that share our lives."
-from Dark Flame (The Immortals #4) by Alyson Noel

"'You know, for someone who needs help as often as I do, you'd think I'd e a little better at accepting it.' I roll my eyes and shake my head, the gesture directed at me, not her. She shrugs ... 'It's never easy for the stubborn.'"
-from Dark Flame (The Immortals #4) by Alyson Noel

"You must understand that all of this time you've been resisting in the very worst way ... And the thing about resistance, the irony of it is, you end up spending so much time and energy focusing on the things you're resisting, the things you don't want, that you end up attracting exactly those things. ... Everything is energy, right? ... So if your thoughts are energy, and energy, attracts, then all of the things you fear most -- well, you'er actually making them happen. You're manifesting them into existence simply by obsessing over them.. Or, more simply put, and, as it happens very apropos for you, alchemists said: As above, so below, as withing, so without. ... What it means is that what's inside us will also be found outside of us. That our inner states of consciousness, the thoughts that we focus on, will always be reflected in our outer lives. There's no escaping it, Ever, it just is. But what you failed to realize is that the magick isn't out there -- it's not in the hands of the goddess or the queen -- it's in here.' She thumps her fist against her chest."
-from Dark Flame (The Immortals #4) by Alyson Noel

"That is a situation you cannot change. And your obsessing over it, and weaving all manner of spells, won't change that either. In fact, it'll only make it worse. By doing that, you've made him the focus of your universe, the exact result you didn't want, and trust me, Roman is well aware of this. He works hard to steal your focus, it's what every narcissist wants. So if you truly want to resolve this and get your  life back on track, then just stop. Stop focusing your energy on the things you don't want. Stop putting your energy into Roman. Just refuse to even go there ad see where that leads. ... My guess is, once he sees you happily adapting to your situation, living your life and enjoying yourselves despite your limitation, he'll grow bored of the game."
-from Dark Flame (The Immortals #4) by Alyson Noel

"You now about the yin yang symbol, right?' I nod. 'The outer circle represents everything, while the black and white parts represent the two energies that cause everything to happen.' I shrug. 'Oh, an they each contain a small seed of each other.' ... 'Exactly.' She nods. 'And believe me, people are no different. For example, let's say you have a girl, she's made a few mistakes ... and she's so down on herself, feeling so undeserving of all the love and support that's being offered, so sure she has to go it alone, make amends on her terms, her way, and ultimately becoming so obsessed with her tormentor, she ends up cutting off all those around her, so she has more time to concentrate on the one person she despises most, channeling all of her attention on him until, well, obviously I'm referring to you and you know how it ends ... my point is, each of us has a shadow of darkness, everyone single one of us, no exceptions. But when you focus so heavily on the dark side, well, we're back to the Law of Attraction again -- like attracts like."
-from Dark Flame (The Immortals #4) by Alyson Noel

"He's always ten steps ahead of me, and he basically sad the same thing you did, that the monster was me. It was pretty much his final taunt before I fled the scene."
-from Dark Flame (The Immortals #4) by Alyson Noel

"Everyone carries a shadow, ad the less it is embodied in the individual's conscious life, the blacker and denser it is ... The psychological rule says that when an inner situation is not made conscious, it happens outside as fate ... forms an unconscious snag, thwarting our most well-mean intentions ... and so on. ... Or so says Dr. Carl G. Jung. ... Whether or not we reach our full potential and fulfill our true destinies is up to us. It's completely of our own making. Remember what I said earlier -- as within, so without? What we think about, what we concentrate on, will always, always be reflected on the outside. So I ask you, what do you want to concentrate on? Who do you want to become from this point forward? How do you want to become from this point forward? How do you want your destiny to unfold? You've got a path, a purpose, and though I've no idea what is is, I've got this uncanny feeling it's something powerful and big. And though you've wandered a bit off course, if you'll let me, I can lead you back to the trail."
-from Dark Flame (The Immortals #4) by Alyson Noel

"Ava says I was addicted to negativity ... According to her, I was addicted to thinking about my fears, about all the bad things in my life. ... And by doing that, by focusing on all that, I actually ended up attracting all kinds of darkness and sadness."
-from Dark Flame (The Immortals #4) by Alyson Noel

"When it is the darkest, men see the stars."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

"And believe it or not, I don't want my scars to disappear either. I like them. They're a part of me -- part of my history."
-from Night Star (The Immortals #5) by Alyson Noel

"Stepping outside and taking a long, deep breath, filling my lungs with warm salty air as I gaze up at a night sky filled with stars, one in particular that burns especially bright. One single start that manages to outshine all the rest, as though it's begging me to make a wish upon it. So I do. Gazing up at my very own star, asking for guidance, direction, for some kind of help -- and failing that, to at least provide some kind of nudge that'll push me towards the right one."
-from Night Star (The Immortals #5) by Alyson Noel

"You need to reframe how you see yourself and the choices you've made. ... What you view as these hug glaring mistakes -- well, they aren't mistakes at all. The reality is nothing like you've chosen to see it."
-from Dark Flame (The Immortals #4) by Alyson Noel

"It all comes down to your intention. When you put all of your focus on a problem, you just get more of the problem. But if you put your focus on being of help, then your energy is directed toward the help instead of the problem. ... Basically, whenever you're looking for a solution, you are feeling positive emotion -- and whenever you're looking at a problem, you're feeling negative emotion, which, as you know, never gets us anywhere. But once you take the focus off yourself and your wants, and instead turn it toward how getting what you want might also benefit someone else, well then, you can't help but succeed. ... That's the key behind success."
-from Night Star (The Immortals #5) by Alyson Noel

"True character is revealed by the way people react to the bigger challenges in life. And while I definitely agree with that, I also think the same can be said of how people handle power. I mean, I hate to say it, but I'm not all that surprised by the way Haven reacted. I think we all know she had it in her. We went all the way to elementary school, and as far as I can remember, she always had this really dark side. She was always driven by her jealousies and insecurities, and, I guess what I'm trying to say is, you didn't make her that way."
-from Night Star (The Immortals #5) by Alyson Noel

"The universe is patient ... Providing multiple opportunities for us to learn, to get it right."
-from Everlasting (The Immortals #6) by Alyson Noel

"It is the same with knowledge. The truth is revealed when you are ready to receive it, when you need it in order to move forward, to take the next step in your journey, to move on toward your destiny. You were not in need of that knowledge before, nor were you ready for it. And thus, you saw only that which you needed to know and not a single thing more. But now that you are ready the knowledge was revealed. Each step leads us to the next. It is as simple as that."
-from Everlasting (The Immortals #6) by Alyson Noel

"This is part of the test, hang on to the past, refuse to forget, no matter how scary it gets!' Not quite sure where that came from, but again, sensing it to be true. Knowing firsthand the mighty power of fear, having been ruled by it before. It's the opposite of faith. The opposite of trusting in the universe. The opposite of believing in one's higher self. Fear leaves you sweaty and shaky and insecure enough to question everything you know to be true. Fear makes you turn your back on what matters most. Resulting in rash decisions, false moves, and later, the unrelenting burden of regret. And if Damen and I are to get through this, move forward on our path, we'll have to beat this river and overcome this storm by doing whatever it takes to block it all out."
-from Everlasting (The Immortals #6) by Alyson Noel

"But no matter how treacherous the path may become, I will not cry uncle, I will not give up, and I will not even think about returning to where I came from. Even when it ultimately grows so narrow and steep it falls off into two bottomless chasms that yawn on either side, I'm committed to the journey. There will be no turning back."
-from Everlasting (The Immortals #6) by Alyson Noel

"Suddenly I know what it means when they say the universe is abundant -- that it offers us all that we need - that the only shortages that exist are the ones we create in our minds."
-from Everlasting (The Immortals #6) by Alyson Noel

"Dogs are a gift to mankind. They are happy and joyful and loyal by nature. They are pure, positive energy and teach by example. That is all that's required of them."
-from Radiance (Riley Bloom #1) by Alyson Noel

words are the source of all power

"Those who have songs, ballads, and stories written about them never die. Belief, worship, imagination -- we were born of the dreams and fears of mortals, and if we are remembered, even in some small way, we will always exist."
-from The Iron King (Iron Fey #1) by Julie Kagawa

"Glamour is fueled by the dreams and imagination of mortals."
-from "The Iron King" (Iron Fey #1) by Julie Kagawa
-from The Iron King (Iron Fey #1) by Julie Kagawa


"The Nevernever is dying, human. It grows smaller and smaller every decade. Too much progress, too much technology. Mortals are losing their faith in anything but science. Even the children of man are consumed by progress. They sneer at the old stories and are drawn to the newest gadgets, computers, or video games. They no longer believe in monsters or magic. As cities grow and technology takes over the world, belief and imagination fade away."
-from The Iron King (Iron Fey #1) by Julie Kagawa


"Emotions can be deadly weapons, and knowing your enemy's breaking point can be key to winning a battle. For example ... You would do anything to find your brother -- put yourself in danger, bargain with the enemy, give up your own freedom -- if it means saving him. You'd likely do the same for anyone else you care about. Your personal loyalty is your breaking point, and your enemies will certainly use it against you."
-from The Iron King (Iron Fey #1) by Julie Kagawa


"No matter how much I wanted a normal life, there would be a part of me that longed for this world, for the magic and wonder of it. It has seeped into my soul and shown me things I'd never thought existed. I couldn't be normal and ignorant ever again, knowing what was out there."
-from The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey #2) by Julie Kagawa


"I hate waiting. I hate standing around with nothing to do, cooling my heels until someone gives me the go-ahead move."
-from The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey #2) by Julie Kagawa


"I learned that love can transcend race and time, and that it can be beautiful and perfect and worth fighting for but also fragile and heartbreaking, and sometimes sacrifice is necessary. That sometimes it's you against the world, and there are no easy answers. That you have to know when to hold on ... and when to let go."
-from The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa

"The more we're connected to our chosen someone, the more we can pick up on what they're feeling. It's instinctive, like breathing."
-from The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa

"The far-future is a constantly changing wave, always in motion, never certain. The story changes with every breath. Every decision we make sends it down another path."
-from The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa

"The memory burned like bile in my stomach, and I closed my eyes, wishing it didn't have to be this way. I loved Puck like a brother and a best friend. And yet, during a very dark period when I was confused and lonely and hurt, my affection for him had led me to do something stupid, something I shouldn't have done. I knew he loved me, and the fact that I'd taken advantage of his feelings made me disgusted with myself. I wished I knew how to fix it, but the barely concealed pain in Puck's eyes told me no amount of words would make it better."
-from The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa

"Let it be known -- from this day forth, I vow to protect Meghan Chase, daughter of the Summer King, with my sword, my honor, and my life. her desires are mine. Her wishes are mind. Should even the world stand against her, my blade will be at her side. And should it fail to protect her, let my own existence be forfeit. This I swear, on my honor, my True Name, and my life. From this day on ... I am yours."
-from The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa

"I didn't need to touch him to feel him right beside me. He was part of my soul now, and that somehow made this all the more real."
-from The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa


"Fairness means everyone gets what they need. And the only way to get what you need is to make it happen yourself."
-from The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles #1) by Rick Riordan

"'No mortal should dwell on these images.' 'But ...' Sadie blinked. 'They're only pictures, aren't they?' 'Memories,' Zia said, 'so powerful they could destroy your mind.'"
-from The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles #1) by Rick Riordan

"Conflicting stories can be equally true."
-from The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles #1) by Rick Riordan

"'The truth is harsh,' Anubis said. 'Spirits come to the Hall of Judgment all the time, and they cannot let go of their lies. They deny their faults, their true feelings, their mistakes ... right up until Ammit devours their souls for eternity. It takes strength and courage to admit the truth."
-from The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles #1) by Rick Riordan

"But chaos cannot be kept down forever. It grows. It seeps into the cracks of civilization, breaks down the edges. It cannot be kept in balance. That is simply its nature."
-from The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles #1) by Rick Riordan

"Every so often, I can sense some outside force tugging on my mind, trying to get to my attention. Or my soul will let me know it has some other place to go, some important scene it needs to show me."
-from The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan


"The secret name is your darkest thoughts, your most embarrassing moments, your biggest dreams, your worst fears, all wrapped together. It's the sum of your experiences, even those you'd never want to share. Your secret name has power. It's also why you couldn't simply hear someone repeat a secret name and know how to use it. You had to know that person and understand their life. The more you understood the person, the more power their name could yield. You could only learn a secret name from the person himself -- or from the person closest to his heart."
-from The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan

"When you rescue you somebody ... it complicates things. Don't get starry-eyed about somebody you can't have, especially if it blinds you to somebody who's really important."
-from The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan

"Words are the source of all power. And names are more than just a collection of letters."
-from The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan

"Mum had always told us science and magic weren't mutually exclusive. She'd called them two dialects of the same language."
-from The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan

"Chaos is impatient. it's random. And above all it's selfish. It tears down everything just for the sake of change, feeding on itself in constant hunger. But Chaos can also be appealing. It temps you to believe that nothing matters except what you want."
-from The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan


'So how are you handling your gift?' Ava asks, turning some cards, while leaving others face down. 'My what?' I peer at her wondering where she could possibly be going with this. 'Your psychic gift.' She smiles, nodding as thought it's a fact. 'I don't know what you're talking about.' I press my lips together and glance around the room. ... 'It's hard at first.' She nods. 'Believe me, I know. I was the first to know about my grandmothers passing. She came right into my room, stood at the foot of my bed, and waved good-bye. ... You an imagine how my parents reacted when I ran into the kitchen to tell them. ... It can feel so overwhelming, so isolating. But it doesn't have to. You don't have to hide under a hood, killing your eardrums with music you don't even like. There are ways to handle it, and I'd be happy to show you because, Ever, you don't have to live like that."
-from Evermore (The Immortals #1) by Alyson Noel

"Only love heals. Anger, guilt, and fear can only destroy and separate you from your true capabilities."
-from Evermore (The Immortals #1) by Alyson Noel

"You empowered yourself with your memories. You empowered yourself with love. It's like I said earlier -- thoughts create. And in your case, they created healing and strength."
-from Evermore (The Immortals #1) by Alyson Noel


"Every man has his own destiny; the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him."
-Henry Miller

"I guess I should know enough about loss to realize that you never really stop missing someone -- you just learn to live around the huge gaping hole of their absence."
-from Blue Moon (The Immortals #2) by Alyson Noel