Alison Goodman Quotes

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There was a saying that a man's true character was revealed in defeat. I thought it was also revealed in victory.

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History does not care about the suffering of the individual. Only the outcome of their struggles.
Master Tozay to Eona

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Watching my father plan and strategize for the resistance has taught me about trust. She leaned forward. Personal trust is very different from political trust, my lady. The first thrives on faith. The second requires proof, whether it be upfront or covert. Awkwardly, she patted my hand. His Majesty has always been a powerful man. Perhaps he has never had to distinguish between the two.

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Too many doubts grow in the cracks of silence and separation.

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You have seen me at my worst and at my weakest. Let me show you my best.

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It is also important to understand that a hidden nature is not always an evil nature

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I know that love is about power, too. Who gives, who takes. Who is willing to risk showing their true self.

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I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth that others can accept, but I cannot live any other way. How would it be to live a lie every minute of your life.

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Don't say anything. Just act cool," I whispered. Mavkel started to shiver. "Like this?" it asked. "No, I mean act calm." Mavkel stopped shivering.

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It is not often that the real world conjures worse than what we can imagine.

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He grunted. 'You have the courage of a warrior.' I watched him turn away and gather the clothes from the ground. He thought me courageous? But I was terrified - always terrified. 'No,' I said flatly. 'I don't." He paused from stuffing the invaluable robe between two bales. 'Are you frightened now?' I nodded, shame flushing my skin. 'Is it going to stop you?' 'No.' 'That is the courage of a warrior.

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You are wrong when you say there is no power in being a woman. When I think of my mother and the women in my tribe, and the hidden women in the harem, I know there are many types of power in this world...I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth that others can accept, but I cannot live any other way. How would it be to live a lie every minute of your life? I don't think I could do it.

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A cold realisation washed over me. From now on, my master would not always be there to protect and counsel me. 'This is big. Too big,' I said. 'What do I do?' 'You follow your destiny,' Ryoko said. 'As we all do. With honour and courage.

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I felt something stir within me. It took a moment to recognise it. Anger.

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