Master of the World - The Conflict Between Honor and Survival
John Strock:
It was risk enough to refuse joining forces with him. I think that was a mistake. If I had joined forces with him, I could've found his weaknesses more easily. Now I'll have to work in the dark, Mr. Evans, but at least I'm alive to do so! Perhaps somewhat less than a perfect gentleman, but alive.
Phillip Evans:
Without honor, sir!
John Strock:
Oohh, honor be damned, Mr. Evans!
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Master of the World - Confronting Honor in a Dangerous Reality
Phillip Evans:
So, you survived to once more knuckle down to him. No good to smile at me, Mr. Strock, I heard you promise not to interfere with him.
John Strock:
Did you? What would you say, Mr. Evans, if I told you that I will not only interfere with him, but I will stop him?
Phillip Evans: [aghast]
I heard you give your word of honor to him!
John Strock:
This is the world we're living in! Not a drawing room! So don't speak to me about words of honor. We happen to be prisoners on the ship of a man who would willingly destroy the world in order to save it, Mr. Evans. The world! Reality! Now open your eyes and look at it hard. What should I have done? Proclaimed in ringing, gentlemanly tones that I would resist him to my last breath? Well, believe me, Mr. Evans, that last breath would be shortly forthcoming!
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