Exactly. You can shoulder all the blame and become a martyr. Provided anyone knows what or who you're martyring for. Or you can accept that some things are important enough to fight for and realize there will be sacrifices along the way.

Everyone makes choices in life. Some bad, some good. It's called living, and if you want to bow out, then go right ahead. But don't do it halfway. Don't linger in whiner's limbo.

Yelena.” I halted in the doorway, looking back over my shoulder. “You once said I wasn’t ready to believe your reason for killing Reyad. I’ll believe you now.” “But I’m not ready to tell you,” I said and left the room.

I'd wish you luck, but I don't think it would help," "Why not?" "My lady, you make your own luck.

Nothing says you care for me better than offering to torture my enemies.

I did what any good rat would do. I bit down on the guard's hand until I tasted blood.

Ah, Kerry. You've found your heart. Who is she?" ... "A healer, but she's... gone.