" You seem happy enough," came Monza's voice, "for a man about to risk his life."

Shiver's opened his eyes and turned his grin on her. "I've made peace with myself."

"Good for you. That's the hardest war of all to win."

"Didn't say I won. Just stopped fighting."

"I'm starting to think that's the only victory worth a shit," she muttered, almost to herself. "

― Joe Abercrombie , Best Served Cold