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The Mist Village, however, is built upon a nexus of Life, Dark, Water, and Air.
a smart leader found people smarter than himself and then put them to work.
Every man was entitled to his own secrets, Richter thought.
As long as his secrets aren't harming others.
visualization
"visualization" is an odd word choice here; cosidering the word's meaning. "sight" or "the view" seem the more natural choices.
“Through service, ascendance. Through dedication, transcendence!” You have created the Motto of your village! These words and the ideals they embody will nestle within the heart of all who embrace the Mist Village as their true home. Loyalty of all villagers increased by +100. Total Loyalty: +100
The ability to inspiring "esprit de corps" in followers is likely the most important quality a leader can have.
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Many years ago, he had decided that when all things were equal, he would act on what he hoped to be true, rather than on what he feared to be true.
A truly optimistic philosophy -- nearly opposite my own: Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
‘I love it when a plan comes together. Now where’s my cigar?
"A-Team" much?
man who has the ability to think selfish thoughts, however, but then chooses a finer path...
Intention has a virtue of its own.
‘Indecision causes confusion, confusion causes accidents, and accidents cause death.’
Conversely, decisions made in haste with too little knowledge of the problem at hand can cause catastrophic accidents which lead to massive loss of life. Knowing when to be decisive is as diificult as knowing how to be decisive.
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He preferred the motto of enlightened self-interest. Richter wasn’t a pushover, but he did believe that by serving the interests of friends and allies, he would ultimately be furthering his own interests.
There are eight different types of ley lines: Life, Death, Water, Fire, Earth, Air, Light and Dark. These are the eight Basic Elements. Each has different strengths and weaknesses,” Zarr said. “Earth, for example, is excellent for defense and construction. Dwarves have a natural affinity for Earth which is why we build such strong citadels and craft the best weapons and armor.
“Never bet against a Sicilian when death is on the line!”
Fezzini from "The Princess Bride."
Even orichalum would be a better choice, but I would sooner make love to an ant hill in winter than use the metal of those accursed bastards.”
Solars?
257
But 215 + 52 = 267
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Delete this word. It is redundant.
skibbies
skibbies,
“Total protonic reversal. That’s bad. Okay. Important safety tip. Thanks, Egon.”
From "Ghostbusters."
Ya Ta!
From "Heroes"
‘The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.’
A quotation routinely and falsely attributed to Edmund Burke. The essence of the quote can be traced back to John Stuart Mill, in his1867 inaugural address at the University of St. Andrews.
For as long as there had been day there had been night; for as long as there had been internet there had been porn; and for as long as there had been grease spells, there had been fire spells to burn sumbitches up.
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If there was one thing Richter had remembered from history class, it was that empires flourished on their ability to be mobile. Rome had built roads to conquer the known world. Britain had built ships to become an empire.
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Fear was a natural response in anyone, but given the chance to protect the people they loved, many would find their courage.
One would think that, but some people's responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic question he assertion.
Cankerous Rot (Disease) Constitution: -10 Endurance: -10 Contact with the uninfected may spread the disease
Delete this section of the display. He's cured of the Cankerous Rot.
