How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"As for Torrens thinking merely to correct abuses—he is almost as innocent as you are. Abuse is in the very grain of the monarchy's power. And I can tell you one thing more. Men give up many things willingly: their fortunes, their loves, their dreams. Power, never. It must be taken. And you, youngster, will have to choose your side. Though I assure you the monarchy will be as unsparing with its enemies as I am, at least there is justice in my cause." (19.38)
Florian doesn't mind "breaking a few eggs" (read: being responsible for a few deaths) if he reaches his end goal. But do the ends—an idealized government—justify the means? Who's the right person to be the judge of that?