A momentary smile appeared on Cogo's face before fading away. No matter how many times he saw it, he was still amazed by how Kuni's sincerity shaded into an instinct for political theater. He was, of course, moved by the loyalty of a man who would rather be in jail than betray him, but he also knew to play it for all it was worth to cement even more loyalty. Ken Liu
And we all know love is a glass which makes even a monster appear fascinating.
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Alberto Moravia
Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Sun Tzu
Many things are not as they seem: The worst things in life never are.
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Jim Butcher
Never try to do anything that is outside of who you are. A forced smile is a sign of what feels wrong in your heart, so recognize it when it happens. Living a lie will reduce you to one.
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Ashly Lorenzana
Oh, what a tangled web we weave...when first we practice to deceive.
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Walter Scott
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Do you see how much power you have when you act without fear?
