Actions have consequences… first rule of life. And the second rule is this—you are the only one responsible for your own actions.

About Holly Lisle

Holly Lisle (October 8, 1960 – August 27, 2024) was an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels. She was also known for her work in educating writers, including her e-book Mugging the Muse: Writing Fiction for Love And Money, starting the Forward Motion Writers'...

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I would rather be right and die than be wrong and kill.

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You must learn to face the fact, always, that you choose to do what you do, and that everything you do affects not only you but others.

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The only place you will be accepted is the place you make for yourself.

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If you don't accept responsibility for your own actions, then you are forever chained to a position of defense.

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Actions have consequences...first rule of life. And the second rule is this - you are the only one responsible for your own actions.