Evil is never truly strong, for it is born of fear. Why did he fall so easily? Because he tested your… — David Gemmell

Evil is never truly strong, for it is born of fear. Why did he fall so easily? Because he tested your strength and saw the possibility of death [...] had he possessed true courage, he would have fought back. Instead he froze — and died.

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