Shawn

“Resistance is an innate trait of human nature. Resistance to base behaviour. Opposition to wickedness. A refusal to accept evil. They are innate, immanent human traits. Ergo, only individuals entirely bereft of humanity do not resist. Only blackguards become turncoats out of fear of torture.'
'So?'
'So,' said Horn, without even blinking an eye, arms folded on his chest, 'sign the loyalty oath and agree to collaborate. Go to Bohemia, as they command. And when you're there... Resist.”
― Andrzej Sapkowski, Narrenturm

“My answer would just be a
word. A word which doesn’t express a feeling, doesn’t express an
emotion, because I’m bereft of them. A word which would be nothing
but the sound made when you strike a cold, empty skull.”
― Andrzej Sapkowski, Sword of Destiny

“Ain’t no fellow who regretted giving it one extra shake, but you can bet every guy has regretted giving one too few.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Lost Metal

“With the Inquisition? But what will they accuse us of?'
'The problem isn't what they accuse us of.' Scharley's voice was extremely gloomy. 'The problem is what we confess to.”
― Andrzej Sapkowski, Narrenturm