Last Argument of Kings (The First Law, #3)

by Joe Abercrombie

It can be a fearsome weapon, patience. One that few men ever learn to use.

it is vital for a king to maintain the good opinion of his subjects. And it is not so very hard to do. The lowly have small ambitions, and are satisfied with small indulgences. They need not get fair treatment. They need only think that they do . . .’

Trust. It was a word that only liars used. A word the truthful had no need of.