“Surely no one would ever use such a weapon against a city."

"There are no limits in war," Volger said, still staring out the window.”

— Scott Westerfeld , book Goliath

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"As do we all," Count Volger said. "But there are many ways to end a war. Some are more peaceful than others.”

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“Surely no one would ever use such a weapon against a city."

"There are no limits in war," Volger said, still staring out the window.”