Hate cannot be fought with hate. Evil cannot be conquered by darkness. Only love has the power to conquer them both.

It is this kindness of his that unsettles me most. I can dodge a blow or block a knife. I am impervious to poison and know a dozen ways to escape a chokehold or garrote wire. But kindness? I do not know how to defend against that.

A kiss for luck, demoiselle?" It is a magnificent, lusty kiss and I feel nothing but deep regret that it may be his last. Just before he pulls away, he whispers in my ear. "Duval said to give you that should I get a chance. It is from him.

Perhaps that is because you mistake death for justice, and they are not the same thing at all.

So.... You are well equipped for our service.' 'Which is?' 'We kill people.

... true faith never comes without anguish.

People hear and see what they expect to hear and see.