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When did pursuing your ambitions cross the line from brave into foolhardy? How did you know when to stop?


“There are times like this when I wish I’d gone to the military academy and joined the army.” “Why?” “Because there’s a soldier axiom about not sharing a foxhole with anyone crazier than yourself. If I’d actually joined, I’d be able to quote it precisely. That would be apt right now.” “Ha ha.”
― Forged in Blood II
― Forged in Blood II

“Utter foolery shouldn’t be delegated; one should take the risk and accept the consequences oneself.”
― Forged in Blood II
― Forged in Blood II

“Decision's made?" Sicarius called over the pumping pistons of the engine. "They're closing on us quickly."
"My grandmother on a bicycle could close on us quickly," Maldynado said. "This slag heap was probably the first model ever made.”
― Dark Currents
"My grandmother on a bicycle could close on us quickly," Maldynado said. "This slag heap was probably the first model ever made.”
― Dark Currents

“Oh, and I wasn’t going to ask if she minded if I went to a brothel. I was going to ask if you thought she’d like to come along.” “She’d mind that even more. I’m sure Akstyr would be fine with a celebratory pie.” Though now that she knew of Curi’s questionable allegiance, Amaranthe wouldn’t be shopping for sweets there. “Pie. Just when I think you know men fairly well, you say something like that.”
― Forged in Blood II
― Forged in Blood II

“I don’t think you can ensure anything when it comes to people. I’m sure you find it odd, but most of us react based on feelings, not pragmatism. Rational hypothesizing can’t necessarily predict the outcome.” His”
― Conspiracy
― Conspiracy
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