But I do not see this as a shortcoming. For without a measure of arrogance, how can one attempt the impossible?

My favorite color is violet. The scent of roses makes me feel at home, wherever I am. I do not enjoy fish, but I will eat it to make a loved one happy, suffering through my smile.

The mighty Caliph of Khorasan. The King of Kings. Her beautiful monster.

We women are a sad lot, aren't we?"
"What do you mean?"
"Strong enough to take on the world with our bare hands, yet we permit ridiculous boys to make fools of us."
"I am not a fool."
"No, you're not. Not yet.

A true plague of a girl. And yet a queen in every sense of the word.

There is no one I would rather see the sunrise with than you.