Station is the paradox of the world of my people, the limitation of our power within the hunger for power. It is gained through treachery and invites treachery against those who gain it. Those most powerful in Menzoberranzan spend their days watching over their shoulders, defending against the daggers that would find their backs. Their deaths usually come from the front." -Drizzt Do'Urden R.A. Salvatore
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Station is the paradox of the world of my people, the limitation of our power within the hunger for power. It is gained through treachery and invites treachery against those who gain it. Those most powerful in Menzoberranzan spend their days watching over their shoulders, defending against the daggers that would find their backs. Their deaths usually come from the front." The quote above was written by Drizzt Do'Urden, a ranger and one of only two remaining members of his race, the drow.

The drow are a vile and merciless race that take great pride in sitting in their ivory towers and watching over their people. They take great pleasure in seeing others fall and then stepping up to fill the growing gaps. This quote by Drizzt is meant to describe what makes many powerful leaders special: they rule from a high position but keep a wary eye on who might make a move against them.

Source: Homeland

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