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His motions were fluid and unrestrained as he twisted like autumn leaves in the wind.
You must determine your objective. Know your purpose. Recognize your talents and capitalize on them. If you live your life for the sole purpose of seeking the approval of others, you will live no life at all. You will indubitably fail for if that person cannot appreciate you for who you are, then he or she will never truly appreciate you at all. You will always be trying to prove yourself, and it will never be enough.
Conversely, if it were my problem, by my honor, I would take responsibility for my actions.
Lieutenant Drascon approached Rezkin cautiously and inquired, “How did you get her to change her mind, my lord?” Rezkin cocked his head. “I did not. I only provided the right conditions for her to come to the decision on her own.”
My instructors were insistent on perfection and dedication.” “That is a harsh upbringing,” Brandt interjected. “I do not envy you. I do everything I can to avoid perfection and dedication,” he said with a smirk. Rezkin nodded and remarked, “A sentiment that will not aid you in any of your endeavors.”
“That is the way of the world. The greatest adventures often start with a simple task and rarely seem so great when you are enduring them,”
I realized that if I did not claim her, I would lose her, a thought that greatly disturbed me. I decided she would make an ideal wife.” “Why is that?” Tieran asked. “Aside from the characteristics I already mentioned? She is strong, healthy, and of perfect shape for bearing heirs. Most importantly, I trust her not to poison my food or stab me in my sleep,” he answered truthfully.
I came to realize that power without purpose is empty.
“It is as useful to know what others believe is happening as it is to know what is actually happening.”
“My father mentioned something similar one time when he was talking about getting the best deals. He said that if people believe an item is difficult to acquire or that it is going to be in limited supply, you could make a much higher profit, even if it wasn’t true. He said it was an underhanded tactic called … um … the Meager Principal or something like that.”
