“It does little good to regret a choice. So often people say, “If only I had known,” implying they would’ve acted differently in a given situation. It is true that desires of the moment can blind one’s sight of the future. Revenge is not as sweet as the adage claims. Yet who could pass a chance to taste it? And if the chance were allowed to slip by, would the fool regret his lack of action? ”
― Sheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master
― Sheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master
“On the 30th of April 1975, American helicopters flew out of Saigon in an ignominious retreat as the tanks of the People’s Liberation Army of Vietnam rumbled into the grounds of the American Embassy in Saigon.”
― A Gracious Enemy & After the War Volume One
― A Gracious Enemy & After the War Volume One
“I understand more that pain is evidence to our awakening to truth and also a measure of closeness to truth.”
― Motive Black
― Motive Black
“You speak rabbit?” asked Princess Sophie.
“Of course,” said Lady Ariana. “And cat, dog, mouse, pig, and chicken. Fish, too. I am a magician, after all.”
― Princess Sophie and the Christmas Elixir
“Of course,” said Lady Ariana. “And cat, dog, mouse, pig, and chicken. Fish, too. I am a magician, after all.”
― Princess Sophie and the Christmas Elixir
“Keep the money in your hand, never in your heart.”
― The Monk of Mokha
― The Monk of Mokha
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