How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
They believed magic was meant to take care of the earth, to help people live better lives. It was never, ever used as a weapon. Magic instructors never taught those kinds of spells; I don't think they even knew any. (8.49)
Magic has its limits, and St. Vladimir's Academy doesn't allow the students to use magic in certain situations. It's interesting, then, that some people (Christian and Lissa) learn to use their magic elements without training, as if it's a perfectly natural impulse Morois have.
Quote #5
"People get these goofy looks on their faces when you talk to them. And not just any people— you're able to do it to Moroi. Probably dhampirs, too. Now that's crazy. I didn't even know that was possible. You're some kind of superstar. Some kind of evil, compulsion-abusing superstar." (9.40)
Christian notices Lissa using compulsion on people, and almost can't believe it. It's one thing to use it on humans (gee, thanks) but quite another to dupe a vampire into doing what you want. His comments remind us that Lissa is abnormal in her world because she's got so much magical ability.
Quote #6
The more he used his powers, the more they started to get to him. He'd get irrationally angry and sad. He blamed it on demons and stupid stuff like that, but it was obvious he suffered from depression. Once, he admitted in his diary, he tried to kill himself. Anna stopped him. (15.12)
Reading about St. Vladimir, Rose notices how he suffered from depression after using his powers, just like Lissa does. It's too bad, but even magic comes at a price, we guess. Sorry, Vlady.