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By now, playing the authoritative emperor came… I wouldn’t say naturally, but easily enough. Facing the Underworld’s dangers and the Nightlords’ madness had burned away what little fear I may have had of my fellow man. The key was to act like King Mictlantecuhtli—to speak with the voice of an ancient mountain who stood above mortal concerns. A god who didn’t expect to be obeyed but knew others would bow before his power and wisdom.
The Last Emperor
Maxime J. Durand and Void Herald
America seemed to be full of businessmen like Cole who exercised considerable power and were strong leaders but who had never exercised power and leadership in its primal form: manly courage in the face of physical danger. When they met someone who had it, they wanted to establish a relationship with that righteous stuff.
The Right Stuff
Tom Wolfe
He grunted. There was a formality that had to be observed in all this. Witchfinder Sergeant Shadwell took a long, deep drink of Guinness, and he popped the question. Madame Tracy giggled. “Honestly, you old silly,” she said, and she blushed a deep red. “How many do you think?” He popped it again. “Two,” said Madame Tracy. “Ah, weel. That’s all reet then,” said Witchfinder Sergeant Shadwell (retired).
Good Omens
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
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