Argument Quote by K.J. Parker

“There's an argument for saying that brave men deserve what they get, but it's a serious business forcing cowards to stand in harm's way.” quote by K.J. Parker — Download Open image

“There's an argument for saying that brave men deserve what they get, but it's a serious business forcing cowards to stand in harm's way.”

K.J. Parker

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