The two studied one another for what seemed hours, neither saying a word. Jaden’s first inclination was to yell and demand his freedom, but something held him back. Here was a new man, and a new set of mind games. He waited for the old man to speak first and introduce himself, as Dalton had upon their first formal meeting. The stranger remained silent. Courtney Kirchoff
The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.
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G.k. Chesterton
The life of the enemy . Whoever lives for the sake of combating an enemy has an interest in the enemy's staying alive.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
People who are two faced, usually forget which mask they are wearing at some point in their life.
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Anthony T. Hincks
The truth may not set you free, but used carefully, it can confuse the hell out of your enemies.
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Laurell K. Hamilton
More Quotes By Courtney Kirchoff
A worm of fear wriggled in Jaden’s stomach, and the ethereal assuredness he channeled moments before evaporated as the worm burrowed deeper. When he next spoke, his own voice of trapped hysteria broke through, the worm having reached journey’s end.
Modern American culture dictated the importance of touching the hand of someone you’ve just met, however counterintuitive it seemed. Why would he want to touch someone he didn’t know?
His rules were thus: One, resist when beneficial to the cause. Two, dignity before humiliation. Three, don’t show true emotions.
There were so many viciously sarcastic ways to respond, Jaden’s brain was temporarily paralyzed due to witty comeback overload.
I've been to the other side... You're dead there, too.
