Brenda

“We do not like other people’s pride, but we certainly enjoy feeling prideful ourselves. That is the way Satan wants it, because then we compete with each other.”
― Kristin N. Spencer, You Aren't Worthless: Unlock the Truth to Godly Confidence

“What is more important, that Caesar is assassinated or that he is assassinated by his intimate friends? … That,’ Frederick said, 'is where the tragedy is.”
― M.L. Rio, If We Were Villains

“I felt rather than saw him shift closer. “If you’re not interested in me as something permanent, then you need to tell me now.” My short laugh was involuntary and immediate, as were my words. “God, Quinn, you have no idea how permanent I’d like this to be. I’d like us to be Twinkies and cockroaches, death and taxes. But I…”
― Penny Reid, Neanderthal Seeks Human

“[The five cardinal virtues of the Chinese are (1) humanity or benevolence; (2) uprightness of mind; (3) self-respect, self- control, or "proper feeling;" (4) wisdom; (5) sincerity or good faith.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War