Book 34. (1 results) Plunder of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 61 | 12 | Power unexercised is power View more quotes about betrayed">betrayed. |
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Book 34. (7 results) Plunder of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 61 | 9 | The noble Decius Albus, our esteemed ally, atoning for the loss of a hostage, seizing an initiative, devised a brilliant plan whereby might be brought to fruition the plan of Lord Agamemnon, now regrettably absent, the enlisting or destruction of a foe of significance, Grendel, high in the ranks of the usurper, Arcesilaus. |
| 61 | 10 | But his plan would be frustrated by the cowardly villain before you, who would continue the hiatus!" At this point there were righteous roars of indignation, from at least several of the Kurii about, who, I took it, were of the faction of Aelius and Lucilius. |
| 61 | 11 | "This cowardice, this dereliction of duty, this refusal to promote an action clearly in accord with the will of, and in the best interests of, Lord Agamemnon necessitated, indeed, demanded, mutiny. |
| 61 | 12 | Power unexercised is power betrayed. |
| 61 | 13 | The leader who does not lead is no leader, but a traitor. |
| 61 | 14 | With grievous reluctance and the keenest of sorrows, choiceless in the circumstances, I and Lucilius did what was called for, indeed, what was necessary!" Several of the Kurii bellowed agreement. |
| 61 | 15 | "It is now only necessary," said the speaker, "to mete out justice". |
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The noble Decius Albus, our esteemed ally, atoning for the loss of a hostage, seizing an initiative, devised a brilliant plan whereby might be brought to fruition the plan of Lord Agamemnon, now regrettably absent, the enlisting or destruction of a foe of significance, Grendel, high in the ranks of the usurper, Arcesilaus.
But his plan would be frustrated by the cowardly villain before you, who would continue the hiatus!" At this point there were righteous roars of indignation, from at least several of the Kurii about, who, I took it, were of the faction of Aelius and Lucilius.
"This cowardice, this dereliction of duty, this refusal to promote an action clearly in accord with the will of, and in the best interests of, Lord Agamemnon necessitated, indeed, demanded, mutiny.
Power unexercised is power betrayed.
The leader who does not lead is no leader, but a traitor.
With grievous reluctance and the keenest of sorrows, choiceless in the circumstances, I and Lucilius did what was called for, indeed, what was necessary!" Several of the Kurii bellowed agreement.
"It is now only necessary," said the speaker, "to mete out justice".
- (Plunder of Gor)