“People are supposed to fear the unknown, but ignorance is bliss when knowledge is so damn frightening.”

“Not knowing a thing is not ignorance. Feigning knowledge you don't have can be--Sholto”

“When in doubt, ignore and be horribly unimpressed”

“When God ignores you, the devil starts looking good.”

“I try not to be cruel, just persistent. There are days when the difference is pretty damn slight.”

“Every ruler should strive for his people to love him. But if they cannot love you, then make them fear you. Love is better, but fear will do the job.”

“Make them fear you. Machiavelli said it nearly six hundred years ago, but it's still true. Every ruler should strive for his people to love him. But if they cannot love you, then make them fear you. Love is better, but fear will do the job.”