"Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty."

-- Sallust

#Kings Quotes #Honesty Quotes #Soldier Quotes

“It's no coincidence that trust in government is at an all-time low now that the size of government is at an all-time high.”
“If you don't think God's love for the unlovable is amazing, go try to love someone who hates you for a day. See if that helps.”
“Anything that dims my vision for Christ, or takes away my taste for Bible study, or cramps me in my prayer life, or makes Christian work difficult, is wrong for me; and I must, as a Christian turn away from it.”
“I think that laughter and smiling are some of the best antidotes to ageing that you could possibly have. In general, I pretty much think of myself as still being about 5.”
“In loving things and the being in them man should rather draw things up to the human level than reduce humanity to their measure.”
“Theyâ€™re waiting for you. Go on in.â€ Adrian leaned close to Keithâ€™s ear and spoke in an ominous voice. â€œIf.You.Dare.â€ He poked Keithâ€™s shoulder and gave a "Muhahahaâ€ kind of monster laugh.”
“Fashion is the science of appearance, and it inspires one with the desire to seem rather than to be.”
“Tell me what it is like to die," I answered. He dismounted from his horse, looking at me strangely the whole while. "You experience something similar every day," he said softly. "It is as familiar to you as bread and butter." "Yes," I said. "It is like every night when I fall asleep." "No. It is like every morning when you wake up.”

Source : Martine Leavitt (2016). “Keturah and Lord Death”, p.89, Highlights Press

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