“This,” he said, “is the weakest weapon there is. A blade can cut down a person, but words can bring down a kingdom. Adultery can end a dynasty, greed can start a war, and compassion can end one. People will die for strangers out of faith
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“I’ve been lucky to find people willing to put up with me, good and bad. Figure out what you are, and be the ever-living crap out of that thing. Then find the people willing to put up with it.”
― He Who Fights with Monsters 2
― He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“This,” he said, “is the weakest weapon there is. A blade can cut down a person, but words can bring down a kingdom. Adultery can end a dynasty, greed can start a war, and compassion can end one. People will die for strangers out of faith and kill their neighbours out of fear.”
― He Who Fights with Monsters 3
― He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“Relationships based around mutual benefits are exhausting. I like friendship. And trust.”
― He Who Fights With Monsters 8
― He Who Fights With Monsters 8

“If you’re so self-aware, then why not fix all that?” “Because they aren’t problems,” Jason said. “They’re part of who I am, and I’m happier with that now than I ever have been.”
― He Who Fights with Monsters 2
― He Who Fights with Monsters 2
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