Well, then he would be at war with the government, and death was an unfortunate side effect of any revolution. Change always had a price tag. But once he took over, the people would realize he was a better ruler than the disorganized, self-interested mob that called themselves Congress -- men who didn't know anything, being led by a president who knew even less.

People pitied only what they could easily slaughter.

Promises were like laws; smart men knew when to break both.

His father had told him time and again never to underestimate the power of something that could kill you.