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“There’s only one person who would ever go to this much trouble for you. I’m your mother.”
― Briar Boleyn, On Wings of Blood

“Don’t you dare mistake compassion for lack of courage,” he growled. “Anyone can slaughter their enemies. Hate is easy—it’s mercy that requires the greater strength.”
― Penn Cole, Heat of the Everflame

“In the absence of a conscience”
― Sheila Masterson, The Poison Daughter

“It occurred to me”
― Carissa Broadbent, Children of Fallen Gods