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41 " As accomplished as Aboujaoude?” “He was accomplished and humble. You, my son, are ambitious. And proud. And your feet smell strongly of dung, if I am being perfectly honest. "
― Jeff Wheeler , Fireblood (Whispers from Mirrowen, #1)
42 " rank or power. It is not even about skill or cunning. The best leaders, Annon, serve those they lead. You are united to a common goal. They will not follow you because Tyrus said so. They will follow you if they believe in their hearts that you care about them. That you sincerely desire their good regard. That you treat them with honor and respect and humility. The more of yourself you give away, the more they will flock to you. They will heed you. They will sacrifice for you. They will suffer with you.” She smiled and touched his arm. “That is how to lead men. That is how to earn the respect of Mirrowen.” He nodded, remembering every word. "
43 " Unfortunately in our world, ignorance more frequently begets confidence than knowledge does. You "
44 " smiling broadly to hide a grin. "
45 " forward. “The trouble with truth is that people are unwilling to be convinced that they have been deceived. It impugns their judgment. "
46 " The most powerful combination of emotions is caused merely by a parent gazing down upon a sleeping child. "
47 " They use fear to keep you from thinking, "
48 " There is no pain so awful as that of suspense. It is the cause of even the wise man’s fear. Not knowing what will happen. It is more effective than any threat at binding someone’s mind.” He exhaled again, shaking his head. “To be so cursed as a child. You were bound with strong ropes indeed. "