Labeba Salameh

“الشر شر، يا إستريجُبور. أهوَن، أم أصعَب، أم متوسط. كله واحد. النِسب يُتفَق عليها، والحدود ملتبسة. أنا لستُ ناسكًا قديسا، ولم أفعل الخير وحده في حياتي. لكن، إن كان عليَّ أن أختار بين شر وآخر، فإنني أفضِّل عدم الاختيار على الإطلاق.”
― Andrzej Sapkowski, The Last Wish

“People... like to invent monsters and monstrosities. Then they seem less monstrous themselves.”
― Andrzej Sapkowski, The Last Wish

“The priest looked away, clearly disgusted. His gaze settled on Sarkis. “Can your husband not speak for himself?” “I can,” said Sarkis. “Then why don’t you?” “My wife talks enough for both of us.” The mounted man snickered. The priest shook his head, turning back to his horse. “I will pray for you.” “I would appreciate that,” said Sarkis, deadpan. The mounted man put his hand over his mouth.”
― T. Kingfisher, Swordheart

“People manage to kill each other all the time. How hard can it be?”
― T. Kingfisher, Swordheart