The Wheel of time series by Robert Jordan (1-11)

“Death is lighter than a feather. Duty, heavier than a mountain.”

Rand eventually misses his simple life in Emond's Field. Power looks like a heavy burden when you cannot put it down.

Nynaeve pulls her braid when she feels out of control. It reminds me how we all have tiny habits to keep from screaming.

“I'm no bloody hero.”

Mat Cauthon claims he hates being a hero. He still risks his life for people every single time.

Perrin just wants to work at a forge. Sometimes the world forces you to be a leader when you only want to build things.