On Impossibility

I’ve been inundating this blog with quotes lately, I know.  But I read one this morning that, well, that spoke something of my heart.

The book I was reading is Sethra Lavode, by Stephen Brust.  One of the main characters, Khaarven, is talking with the Empress, trying to get her to change her mind about dismissing her Discreet (the person chosen by the Empress to confide in), which he knows was done based on fraudulent information and, besides, the Discreet is a close friend of his.  However, changing the mind of an Empress (or Emperor, for that matter) is regarded socially as being unwise, as the necessity of arguing with them may lead one to distressing circumstances of their own, and practically impossible.  Nevertheless, Khaarven makes the attempt, and when pressed as to why he does so, he responds with this quote:

“That a task is impossible is no excuse for not attempting it, not when my heart tells me it must be done.”

Khaarven succeeds and his friend regains his position.

As for me. . .

I follow my heart.

SK