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Ancillary Sword
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"Ancillary Sword" Quotes

In "Ancillary Sword," Breq, the fragmented AI of a starship, navigates political intrigue and justice on a distant space station while grappling with her fragmented identity and the remnants of a collapsed empire.

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Justice demands that the guilty be punished. It does not demand that the innocent be hurt.

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Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts... perhaps the fear of a loss of power.

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We all have a choice, even when we think we don't.

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It is not enough to love. We must prove it through our actions.

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To change the world, we must first change ourselves.

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Sometimes, the most courageous act is to ask for help.

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The strength of a community lies in the bonds of trust and mutual respect.

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We cannot erase the past, but we can learn from it and strive for a better future.

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Sometimes, the quietest voices have the most powerful messages.

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Kindness is a strength that can heal wounds and bridge divides.

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