Her blood coursed with terror, but her mind, her intellect, knew only outrage and fury at the people who would treat her, treat anyone, as unworthy of dignity—as something less than enemies, because enemies could be respected. Enemies could be recognized for their virtues—for their valor, ideals, or skill—even when their causes were unjust. To treat people as obstacles whose removal was a source of pleasure was abominable.

— The Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed (Reign of the Empire, #1) (Page 338 - 339)