There is no weapon in the end as difficult to overcome as the tongue of an enemy.

We have met and hated, fought and died before - you and I. Kepta to Garin People of the Crater. Andre Norton.

Either the law exists, or it does not.

There's no night without stars.

Do not fear so, here is one who would be a blade at your back. A shield across your breast. Here is kin, here is strength to lean upon, to share as you share in need.

There is no cure for narrowness of mind.

The knife flaying the elephant does not have to be large, only sharp!