Quote by Steven Brust

“You don't need to be so fierce and bluffing.. if you already know that I can't be intimidated.”

— Toba Beta

“I didn't say anything - just held up my hands and shuffled backward toward the door. Antagonizing a little old lady holding a shotgun…

— Mike Mullin

“I know we didn't get off to a good start. I know you hated me and I threatened you and provoked you, but we…

— Sandy Williams

“I answer her with my silence, understanding the full power of it for the first time. Words are weapons. Weapons are powerful. So are…

— Emily Murdoch

“I felt the glare on my back, knowing that if it were a knife, I'd be incapacitated instantly.”

— Rebecca Donovan

“He favored me with another patient look. “And how much experience do you have with swords and weapons in general?” “Um.” I glanced down…

— Julie Kagawa

“Brandishing sword and pistol, and flanked by several men, she managed to be sufficiently intimidating and the attackers had been frightened away.”

— Sylvia Day

“He grinned, wide and menacing. “You know how hard it is to bruise an ass with your hand?” “Since the answer is obviously no,…

— Sara Taylor Woods

“Sturmhond had a way of talking that made me want to shoot someone. Preferably him.”

— Leigh Bardugo

“So, what you're saying is that I bring out your book - wielding, short tempered side?" He hooked his foot through the straps of…

— Lani Woodland

“I sheathed my blade and glared at him. "And here I almost thought you weren't a complete bastard." "Well, that's your mistake, not mine.”

— Julie Kagawa

“For the record, while it's very charming that you keep trying to protect me, I would like to remind you that I actually know…

— Marissa Meyer