“All too often, we mask truth in artifice, concealing ourselves for fear of losing the ones we love or prolonging a deception for those we wish to expose. We hide behind that which brings us comfort from pain and sadness… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“Just as there are two sides to every story, there are two sides to every person. One that we reveal to the world and another we keep hidden inside. A duality governed by the balance of light and darkness. Within each of us is the capacity for both good and evil. But those of us who are able to blur… — Emily Thorne Copy Share
“Defence lawyers use the term "duress" to describe the use of force, coercion or psychological pressure exerted on a client in the commission of… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“To carry a secret is to play with fire. Try to pass it on and you'd risk hurting someone else. Hold on to it… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“In the art of war, if you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the approaching battles. But if you know… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“Clarence Darrow, one of history's greatest lawyers, once noted "There is no such thing as justice, in or out of court." Perhaps because justice is a flawed concept that ultimately comes down to the decision of twelve people. People with their own experiences, prejudices, feelings about what defines right and wrong. Which is why, when the system fails us, we… — Emily Thorne Copy Share
“Engagement can be a commitment to love or a declaration of war. One must enter every battle without hesitation, willing to fully engage the… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“They say the best laid plans often go a lie, Because no matter how detailed the preparation, A plan will always have a weak… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“Trust is a difficult thing, whether it's finding the right people to trust...Or trusting the right people will do the wrong thing. But trusting… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“To properly do penance one must express contrition for one’s sins and perform acts to repair the damage caused by those transgressions. It is… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“The greatest weapon anyone can use against us is our own mind. By preying upon the doubts and uncertainities that already lurk there. Are we true to ourselves or do we live to the expectations of others? And if we are open and honest, can we ever truly be loved? Can we find the courage to release our deepest secrets?… — Emily Thorne Copy Share
“We all have secrets we keep locked away from the rest of the world... Friendships we pretend... Relationships we hide... But worst of all...… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“Penance is a sacrifice, a voluntary punishment to show remorse for a sin. The more grievous the sin, the greater the self-inflicted suffering. For… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
