Alison Goodman citations

“There was a saying that a man's true character was revealed in defeat. I thought it was also revealed in victory.”

“Men were always quick to believe in the madness of women.”

“History does not care about the suffering of the individual. Only the outcome of their struggles.”

“It is not often that the real world conjures worse than what we can imagine.”

“You have seen me at my worst and at my weakest. Let me show you my best.”

“A man who lifts his chin in pride will fail to see the chasm at his feet.”

“I know that love is about power, too. Who gives, who takes. Who is willing to risk showing their true self.”

“Even a cornered rabbit will fight with teeth and claws.”

“A cold realisation washed over me. From now on, my master would not always be there to protect and counsel me.
'This is big. Too big,' I said. 'What do I do?'
'You follow your destiny,' Ryoko said. 'As we all do. With honour and courage.”