André Abilio > André's Quotes

“Some men want whores on the eve of battle, and some want gods. Jon wondered who felt better afterward.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings

“If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.”
― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Insulted and Humiliated