“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 some, the ultimate penance is death. But for others, it simply a means to an end.” — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“Sacrifice demands the surrender of things we cherish above all else. Only out of the agony of those loses can a new resolution be born. An undying devotion to a cause greater than one’s self, and a moral duty to… — 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… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“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… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“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… — Emily Thorne Copy Share Image
“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
