Threshold: Stories from Cradle

by Will Wight

“In most, arrogance is only a danger to the arrogant. They overestimate themselves, but reality will humble them. In those like you, arrogance becomes a danger to all.”

“You had no choice. I know that’s the coward’s favorite defense, but in this case it is literally true. You had to choose between killing and dying, which is no choice at all. Go home.”

“If you can’t take pride in how you earned your advantages, take pride in what you do with them.” Kahn Mala’s cobra curled up on her lap, and she looked on it with sadness. “You can still do the world good, even with power you don’t deserve.”

“Taking offense does not demonstrate great pride. It shows a weak ego.”

“I promise, you’d rather live for something than against something.”