There was a saying that the strength of a man’s steel was only known under the hammer of circumstance. If anyone had asked me a few hours ago, I woul…

- Alison Goodman

It is also important to understand that a hidden nature is not always an evil nature

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You have seen me at my worst and at my weakest. Let me show you my best.

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Too many doubts grow in the cracks of silence and separation.

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I felt something stir within me. It took a moment to recognise it. Anger.

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You are wrong when you say there is no power in being a woman. When I think of my mother and the women in my tribe, and the hidden women in the harem…

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You have forced your way into my Hua, Eona. Change me. First, by your power- then, just by who you are.

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A cold realisation washed over me. From now on, my master would not always be there to protect and counsel me. 'This is big. Too big,' I said. 'What …

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There was a saying that a man's true character was revealed in defeat. I thought it was also revealed in victory.

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