Laurell K. Hamilton Quotes

I can frighten or buy ninety-nine out of every one hundred men.

Sometimes fear is used as a way to control.

If you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts and minds will follow.

If you want to control someone, all you have to do is to make them feel afraid.

It is a sad fact of life that power and fear are the fountainheads of faith.

Vadim was both my teacher and my husband. I placed myself entirely in his hands.

Back in those days intimidation was the greatest tool the drill instructor had. Without that tool, he would not have had control.

Even a faithful mistress can be bent by constant threats.

Fear is the foundation of most governments.

Our sense of power is more vivid when we break a man's spirit than when we win his heart.

The fear tactic is a tactic that's used by people who want to maintain control, and it's very effective.

You can't be loved for long if you're not feared.

I ask for so little.Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave

His speech failed to rouse an enthusiastic cheer, but no one dared contradict him.

You can make people do anything if they're afraid.

You keep folks so intimidated. You can give them money, access, but they're still scared. And as long as you're scared, you're on the plantation.

Power is of two kinds: one is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love.

Just remember who you belong to, Hannah. I wouldn't want to have to shoot anyone - or strangle you." She leaned over to kiss his shoulder. "Why am I the one to be strangled?" "It's a much more personal death.

I will have you removed if you don't stop. I have a little system of my own.

The most important thing about power is to make sure you don't have to use it.

He makes a great mistake... who supposes that authority is firmer or better established when it is founded by force than that which is welded by affection.

I love someone who tries to boss me around.

Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.

Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts... perhaps the fear of a loss of power.

Fear is something I instill in other people, mostly young girls.