Never, Never

You’re running toward your fate, a better life, and you still have it all before you. You get to choose the sort of man you want to be. It’s your choice, James, no one else's.

Realising one’s dreams can be a terrifying venture, for fear they don’t meet one’s expectations.

You’ll soon learn most of our stories are quite the same, James. I’m sure you’ll find all of us are either running away from or running to something.

Surely one's own fate isn't written? Don't I have the power to direct my own life? I can't believe we can't choose for ourselves

James thought there was a particular loveliness to things that were forgotten and neglected …

James had heard no tale as harrowing or inspiring as hers, the way she not only mended her broken heart but became the woman she was always meant to be: strong, brave and protecting

The journey will bring you closer to your goal, and that is always frightening, my son, because realizing one’s dreams can be a terrifying venture, for fear they don’t meet one’s expectations.

Realizing one’s dreams can be a terrifying venture, for fear they don’t meet one’s expectations

closer to your goal, and that is always frightening, my son, because realizing one’s dreams can be a terrifying venture, for fear they don’t meet one’s expectations.

No," said James with a smile. "But I am the pirate from my story.