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Every Ruler Should Strive For His People To Love Him. But If They Cannot Love You, Then Make Them Fear You. Love Is Better, But Fear Will Do The Job.

-Laurell K. Hamilton

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Every Ruler Should Strive For His People To Love Him. But If They Cannot Love You, Then Make Them Fear You. Love Is Better, But Fear Will Do The Job.

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Can The Sarcasm,' He Said. 'please, I Always Use Fresh Sarcasm, Never Canned.

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In Chains And Darkness, Wherefore Should I Stay, And Mourn In Prison, While I Keep The Key.

You Take Insult Where None Is Intended, But If You Will Find Insult Where None Is Meant, Then Perhaps I Should Try Harder To Insult On Purpose.

Why Is It That Most Things You Might Willingly Do Under Other Circumstances Become Distasteful When You Have No Choice?

I Am Not A Morning Person.

Not A Morning Person

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