Book: Ascension Spring

It's easy to forget the value of something you use too often. When it becomes familiar to you.

A person can lead only if everyone accepts his leadership. He has only as much power as his subjects give him. All the brilliant ideas in the world cannot save your kingdom if no one listens to them.

There are two paths to safety, ”Rin's voice whispered within. - Either you are quiet, harmless, and people do not pay attention to you, or you are so formidable that everyone trembles with fear at the sight of you.