[He's not wrong to admit it; Dorian smiles a little to himself, appreciating the comment.]

I think everyone with power struggles with the same concerns. There can be a fine line between curiosity and obsession, or the desire to use magic and the inclination to abuse it. Particularly if you aren't taught to respect it, and the consequences for failure. When I was young, I thought of magic as little more than a tool to impress upon a great my people my ability and talent. I met someone who taught me otherwise. But even he eventually succumbed to temptation.

There's no easy answer.