I was happy not to be in his place. He could command my death, but not his. But then, what kind of power was his? He was a prisoner of himself. (Anchee Min)

I was happy not to be in his place. He could command my death, but not his. But then, what kind of power was his? He was a prisoner of himself.

Anchee Min

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