And personally, I've lost my thirst for vengeance.

Loyalty must be forged - to him, to his: stronger than iron, from experience, from risk - it can't be bought, or taught, or promised before the fact. Allegiance must be earned so it will hold, win or lose.

Gods and politics are the tools with which the godless and unprincipled manipulate the gullible.

For the gift of life, the only true thanks was in living fully, and facing death with honor.

You get what you expect. Expect to heal. Expect victory.

And as for death - we get what we expect.

It is hard to battle anger, for whatever it wants it pays from the soul.