Lyra/Stereotypes

: Anyone that can be reasoned with, should be... Though some are too old for reason and get lost in their own duplicities.

: They've always thought they've known best. And oh, the blood they've spilled convincing!

: My confidence is misplaced.

: How far I've come... And how far I could bring you, as well.

: The shadow reaches where light dares not.

: 1 This is just pageantry. Why take that step? The world is apparently obliged to careen towards destruction without them.

: Stay there, or come back. I can help.

: They have forgotten the truths that once gave them power.

: Those times are gone. But we shall assure the world NEVER forgets what it has lost.