Jacqualine

“Cathay”
― James Clavell, Shōgun: The Epic Novel of Japan

“Though all three men faced the same hardship, their differing perceptions of it appeared to be shaping their fates. Louie and Phil’s hope displaced their fear and inspired them to work toward their survival, and each success renewed their physical and emotional vigor. Mac’s resignation seemed to paralyze him, and the less he participated in their efforts to survive, the more he slipped. Though he did the least, as the days passed, it was he who”
― Laura Hillenbrand, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

“Colonel Nguyen Van Tan said, “Sauget et Sang, you shall start making amends by confessing your crimes in public here, in this courtroom when the reporters from news services around the world arrive!”

(A Gracious Enemy & After the War Volume Two)”
― Michael G. Kramer

“Some people are born fucked up. It’s in their DNA. It’s their goal in life to fuck up everyone else along with them. You know what they say. Misery by any other name is still a bitch.”
― Lotchie Burton, Dante's Revenge