Before They Are Hanged (The First Law, #2)

by Joe Abercrombie

A fighter and tactician of deep cunning and matchless experience. Above all, he has learned the trick of saying a great deal less than he knows.”

A great leader must share the hardships of his followers, of his soldiers, of his subjects. That is how he wins their respect. Great leaders do not complain. Not ever.”

Respect costs you nothing, and nothing gets a man killed quicker than confidence.”

Those with the least always lose the most in war.