“Most humble men are either hypocrites or have much to be humble about. Success breeds pride and vanity. And pride is the only reward of success.”
― Asura: Tale Of The Vanquished
― Asura: Tale Of The Vanquished
“A defeated race often uses its cultural supremacy to cover the shame of defeat.”
― Asura: Tale Of The Vanquished
― Asura: Tale Of The Vanquished
“Be the best you can be, in the worst of circumstances, even when no one is watching.”
― Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana
― Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana
“He said that it was not his job to ensure that his soldiers died for their country. It was his job to make sure the other poor bastards died for theirs. Understand?”
― The Fist of God
― The Fist of God
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