No man can choose to serve only himself when he has something to offer his state. No one can put his own wishes above the needs of so many.
Megan Whalen TurnerI have a whole guard room full of brawny veterans who'd enjoy a chance to drag two Eddisians out of here, particularly if you kicked a lot and they could kick you back.
Megan Whalen TurnerWhat he brought out was a wooden gag they put in someone's mouth before doing something drastic, like cutting off a leg.
Megan Whalen TurnerOne cannot toss ambassadors back like bad fish," said Eugenides. "You treat them with care, or you'll find you've committed an act of war.
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