Because, Sassenach," he said, very dryly indeed, "when ye're a man, a good bit of what ye have to do is to draw up lines and fight other folk who come over them. Your enemies, your tenants, your children-your wife. Ye canna always just strike them or take a strap to them, but when ye can, at least it's clear to everyone who's in charge.
( Diana Gabaldon )
[ A Breath of Snow and Ashes ]
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