Allies Quotes

“Friends ask you questions; enemies question you.”
― Criss Jami, Healology

“There are no words to express the abyss between isolation and having one ally. It may be conceded to the mathematician that four is twice two. But two is not twice one; two is two thousand times one.”
― G.K. Chesterton

“When we are smitten, we await love to be “remontant” and to be blooming over and over again”, like remontant roses, with blossoms scenting through all the seasons of life. Passion and patience are to be good allies, though.”
― Erik Pevernagie

“Perhaps love is a minor madness. And as with madness, it's unendurable alone. The one person who can relieve us is of course the sole person we cannot go to: the one we love. So instead we seek out allies, even among strangers and wives, fellow patients who, if they can't touch the edge of our particular sorrow, have felt something that cuts nearly as deep.”
― Andrew Sean Greer, The Story of a Marriage

“Through all this ordeal his root horror had been isolation, and there are no words to express the abyss between isolation and having one ally. It may be conceded to the mathematicians that four is twice two. But two is not twice one; two is two thousand times one. That is why, in spite of a hundred disadvantages, the world will always return to monogamy.”
― G.K. Chesterton, The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare

“There comes a time in your life when you can no longer put off choosing. You have to choose one path or the other. You can live safe and be protected by people just like you, or you can stand up and be a leader for what is right. Always, remember this: People never remember the crowd; they remember the one person that had the courage to say and do what no one would do.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“the only thing worse than a bigot is an “ally” who can’t stop congratulating themselves on their enlightenment.”
― julio alexi genao

“Shayna lunged and swiped her sword just inches from Brigara's face.
Brigara instinctively reacted by raising both hands to block the blade.
The Book of Grimoire dropped to the floor. Brigara's eyes narrowed as she became aware that she'd been caught off guard. She scanned the room quickly, and her lips tightened as she returned her glare to meet Shayna's tear-filled eyes. Shayna's hands trembled, and the sword felt heavier than usual. She teetered slightly and blinked hard. Her heart was beating double time and ached in her chest. She gulped and told herself to stay steady. She struggled against the impulse that beckoned her to end the despised druid's life.
"You killed Dreya! You're a miserable piece of trash!" Shayna shouted. Her mouth was dry, and she strained to fight back tears, but they spilled over. She repositioned her sword and aimed it at Brigara’s heart. ”
― C. Toni Graham, Crossroads and the Dominion of Four

“And while I certainly remember those days with fondness, I have to admit they’re over, however much I wish they weren’t…”
― Cade Mengler, The Companions

“Where do we find allies?"
Father Yarvi smiled. "Among our enemies, where else?”
― Joe Abercrombie, Half the World

“Dead men are not friends to living men, and give them no gifts.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King

“He faced the terror of that second ocean, the largest a man can face. He looked up at the tiny shores of other worlds and its great expanse. He was afraid of it, of the deepness despite the starry fields.”
― Daniel Cuervonegro, Sins of the Maker

“God’s a comfortable certainty. But us humans? I think we’re a step beyond it, an uncertainty, deep and rare and inspiring in all the best and worst ways.”
― Daniel Cuervonegro, Sins of the Maker

“War created bizarre allies, while peace itself could be divisive.”
― Ian Rankin, Blood Hunt

“It would be a mistake to suppose that all Urnings must be woman-haters. Quite the contrary. They are not seldom the faithfulest friends, the truest allies, and most convinced defenders of women.”
― Otto de Joux, Die Enterbten des Liebesgliickes. Ein Beitrag zur Seelenkunde

“It was astonishing how much of the art of warfare was like the social manipulation her mother had insisted she learn: picking battlegrounds, finding allies amongst the enemies of one's enemies...”
― Sarah J. Maas, A ​Court of Silver Flames

“A leader sees greatness in other people. You can’t be much of a leader if all you see is yourself. Only equals make friends. A man or woman who sees other people as whole and prepared and accords them respect and the same rights has arranged his or her own allies.”
― Maya Angelou

“When you're going to a gunfight, bring all your friends with guns. Having fought many times in coalitions, I believe that we need every ally we can bring to the fight. From imaginative military solutions to their country's vote in the United Nations, the more allies the better. I have never been on a crowded battlefield, and there is always room for those who want to be there alongside us.”
― Jim Mattis, Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead

“We both should go with you,' Rhys amended. 'But at least Azriel will be there.'

'Thanks for your confidence,' Cassian said wryly, and kissed Feyre's cheek. Rhys must have lowered her shield- for the moment.

'You two aren't even parents yet and your mother-henning has reached an unbearable level.'

'Mother-henning?' Feyre choked on a laugh.

'It's a word,' Cassian said, so casually that Nesta wondered if he comprehended the danger they were walking into.

Nesta slid her gaze to Azriel, who shrugged subtly in confirmation. Yes, they were about to venture into a lethal, ancient bog. No, Cassian didn't seem as disturbed as the two of them were.

Nesta scoffed, and Az offered her a slight smile They could be allies, that smile seemed to say. Against Cassian's utter insanity. She found herself answering Azriel with a slight smile of her own.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A ​Court of Silver Flames

“now i can safely claim
the pages within these walls
are more than my allies;
they are my own”
― Hanna Abi Akl, Titans

“Our motivations are as important as our goals, use this to understand your enemy. With such knowledge you can either defeat him or, better, manipulate him into becoming your ally.
=Miles Teg”
― Brian Herbert, Hunters of Dune

“I promise you, nothing would happen to you,” Anakin said, and inside, he felt the sun-dragon roar, the way it always did in the furnace of his heart during these circumstances. When anyone showed loyalty to Anakin Skywalker, they became an ally for life. And if they ever betrayed him, that intensity would immediately invert into something much more dangerous.”
― Mike Chen, Brotherhood

“As you delineate the contours of your ambition, remain vigilant to the strengths and weaknesses of those who surround you. Friends and foes alike can be woven into your tapestry, either as allies to be cultivated or as obstacles to be overcome. Like a skilled chess player, anticipate the moves of your opponents, and prepare to outmaneuver them with foresight and guile.”
― Kevin L. Michel, Machiavellian Dreams: A Manual

“I saw it as a movie about this uncontrolled, individualistic, do-it-your-way form of life—our way of life—which defeated those dictatorial sons-a-bitches.” -- director John Sturges”
― Glenn Lovell, Escape Artist: The Life and Films of John Sturges

“It seemed strange to me that my first commission for information should require spying on a friendly power. A few years later it would have seemed quite ordinary. Allies are willing to donate both lives and wealth to the common cause; but the exchange, honestly, of truthful information is nearly impossible. I have noticed that intelligence executives become hoarders, so miserly and overcautious that they frequently render useless vital information which has been collected at great cost in money and men.”
― Donald Downes, The Scarlet Thread: Adventures in Wartime Espionage

“A good warrior welcomes all allies.”
― Richard A. Knaak

“The best victory is one that turns enemies into allies.”
― Marion Bekoe

“…the Lord Blacks are the type of allies who will likely drive you to horrible ruin or great fortune. But either way, you'll probably have a bit too much fun getting there."
[Jimmy Potter quoting Lord Peter Potter]
(Chapter 12)”
― Nonjon, A Black Comedy

“This book is for three groups of people: LGBTQIA+ folks who want practical tools to flourish, loved ones who want to offer support, and therapists who want to be more affirming and effective.”
― Ronen Dancziger, The Therapist’s Handbook for LGBTQ+: A NeuroFlex ACT Guide for LGBTQ+ Individuals, Families, and Friends to Thrive with Authenticity

“I was pleased to see that the Briton members of our forces were becoming accustomed to the discipline of the Kimbern and they were performing much better than both my brother and I expected.”
― Michael G. Kramer, Full Story of the Anglo-Saxon Invasion