Thinblade (Sovereign of the Seven Isles #1)

by David A. Wells

reason depended on accurate facts. And accurate facts only came from an honest and unbiased assessment of the situation. Deal in what is, not what if.

Deception was the most powerful weapon in the arsenal of evil. A simple lie was all it took to undo whole nations. Believing a lie could cost you your life.

“You’ll know it’s time when you meet the right woman and she tells you it’s time.”

“Knowing more than your enemy knows usually leads to victory.”

“Be driven by emotion but ruled by reason.”

“Any man who would not cry for the loss of his brother is not worthy of being called a king.”

“Battlefields come in all shapes and sizes. However they present themselves, you must always know the terrain and use it to your advantage to win the day.”

Oftentimes you can force the outcome you desire by framing the question to allow for only two choices, the one you wish and another that is unacceptable.

The only fair fight is one you live to walk away from.