A Princess of Mars (Barsoom, #1)
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"By kindness," I replied. "You see, Tars Tarkas, the softer sentiments have their value, even to a warrior. In the height of battle as well as upon the march I know that my thoats will obey my every command, and therefore my fighting efficiency is enhanced, and I am a better warrior for the reason that I am a kind master.
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'A warrior may change his metal, but not his heart,' as the saying is upon Barsoom."
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verily believe that a man's way with women is in inverse ratio to his prowess among men. The weakling and the saphead have often great ability to charm the fair sex, while the fighting man who can face a thousand real dangers unafraid, sits hiding in the shadows like some frightened child.
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"It was not I who did it, it was love, love for Dejah Thoris, a power that would work greater miracles than this you have seen."