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A very important lesson from a story I read earlier, this is from Haytham's POV.

Lesson Learned From The Assassins and Templars-

Haytham: "There is no such thing as good and evil in this world, only convictions and those with the courage to stand behind theirs. The Assassins believe they are right, and that we are wrong. Many of the Templars are ignorant enough to believe that blindly as well - just in the opposite sense. The world is not black and white, and the Assassins are not evil simply because they disagree with us. They are human too, and entitled to their own opinions, just as we are. For me, my choice to remain a Templar was not about destroying them, it was to prevent them from destroying humanity - and themselves. If that means I have to kill most of them to accomplish that, then so be it. Though, I suppose many would criticize the fact that I care for the people I am set against, as an insurmountable weakness."

Shay: "I wonder if those that never tried to see the other side's point of view can ever truly understand it as a whole."

Haytham: "Probably not, rather, they don't want to. People need guidance and order; it is human nature. Even the Assassins follow their mentors and their creed. They do not act as independently as they think. Those of us that can act wisely without being told how to are rare."

Lessons Learned from Assassin's Creed-

(My favorite) From The Series- "Life is about trusting your feelings and taking chances, losing and finding happiness, appreciating the memories, learning from the past and realizing people change."

From Altaïr and Maria- "Your soulmate is not someone that comes into your life peacefully. It's someone who comes to make you question things, who changes your reality, marks a before and after in your life, and manages to revoultionize your world in a second."

From Haystacks- "No matter how high you go, sooner or later you have to fall down, just to get back up again."

From Cristina- "You can easily hurt someone by forgetting them."

From Altaïr- "Even when everyone is against you, you must stand for what you believe in."

From Altaïr and Ezio- "Growing old doesn't make you a weaker person."

From the Assassins- "Don't follow blindly when others tell you what to think. Look for your own truth."

From Ratonhnhaké:ton- "Some steps need to be taken alone. It's the only way to really figure out where you need to go and who you need to be."

From The Assassins- "You don't have to be blood related to be family."

From Malik- "The time spent on hating is the time lost for living a peaceful, happy life. It is a habit that controls what you see, what you say, what you do and ultimately, what you become."

From Machiavelli- "Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are."

From The Auditore Family- "You don't know what you've got until it's gone."

From Malik- "Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die."

From Desmond- "When you are a part of something greater than yourself, you have to be selfless. You have to make sacrifices."

From Altaïr- "There is no greater glory than fighting to find the truth."

From Altaïr- "We are what we choose to be."

From Yusuf- "Life can take the most unexpected turns at the most unexpected times."

From Caterina- "Nobody can control you unless you allow them to."

From The Assassins- "Sometimes people have to die for things to change."

From Ezio and Cristina- "If you really love someone, fight for them. You might never find someone like them later and you'd wish you could have at least tried."

From Ubisoft- "Video games can be art."

From The Series- "No matter what happened in your past, you are not your past. You are the resources and capabilities you glean from it. And that is basic for all change."

From The Kenway Family- "You don't have to be like the rest of your family. Do what you feel in your heart to be right."

From Claudia- "A woman can take care of herself, too."

From Altaïr and Malik- "If you don't think a friendship can be rebuilt, it just means you're not trying hard enough."

From Ezio- "Wanting something does not give you the right to have it."

From Altaïr and Ezio- "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."

From Ezio- "You are never too old to learn something new."

From Leonardo da Vinci- "There's an adventure around every corner, maybe even right in front of you, don't ignore it. Life is exciting!"

From The Series- "New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings."

From The Auditore Family- "Spend as much time with your loved ones as possible."

From Ratonhnhaké:ton- "Regardless of what side you're born on stand up for what is right. Strive for the freedom of not just yourself, but the other people as well."

From Altair- "Men must be free to do what they believe. it is not our right to punish one for thinking what they do, no matter how much we disagree!"

From Malik- "As we share the glory of our victories, so too should we share the pain of our defeats. In this way we grow closer. We grow stronger."

From Malik- "You cannot know anything. Only suspect. You must expect to be wrong, to have overlooked something."

From Malik- "A man's skill is defined by his actions, not the markings on his robe."

From Leonardo- "Love everything. Always."

From Ezio- "No matter how things may seem to change, never forget who you are."

From Altaïr- "No man should pass from this world without knowing some kindness."

From The Assassins- "Try not to hurt anyone who doesn't deserve it."

From Shaun and Rebecca- "People who care about you will always have your back."

From Ezio and Cristina-"Sometimes "together" and "happy" aren't the same thing. You must learn when to make it work and when it's necessary to let go."

From Ezio (My favorite also)- "Living a life full of battle scars and tears might not seem ideal, but in the end it's all well worth it. You will have a story to tell and your legacy will be engraved in the stone of history for years to come."

From The Assassins- "Honor the dead and give time to remember them."

From La Volpe- "You're never too old to do what you enjoy or to make a difference."

From Ezio- "Keep smiling. It will really annoy the people who want to drag you down."

From Ezio- "It's more dangerous to leave your loved one in the dark than it is to let them in."

From the Assassins- "The world is cruel and unforgiving, but it does not have to be that way."

From Maria Thorpe- "It is one thing to have a mind that is open. It is quite another to have a mind so open that the birds can shit into it."

From Federico- "Take time to slow down and enjoy all that life has to offer, to its fullest. You never know when things will change for good."

From Leonardo- "You may be soft-hearted, but that doesn't have to make you a fool."

From Yusuf- "Life can take the most unexpected turns at the most unexpected times."

From Al Mualim- "Do not underestimate your students, something they understand more than you think."

From Desmond- "Sometimes you just need teammates to back you up. You can't do everything alone."

From Altaïr- "When you are trusted with a secret, guard it well. otherwise it could fall into the wrong hands."

From Ezio- "Rage is the opposite of caution."

From Altaïr- "Laws rise not from divinity, but reason."

From Ezio- "You have the power to choose you own destiny. Only when you give that power up, you become truly helpless."

From The Animus- "Even the simplest person can come from amazing people."

From Leonardo- "If you put your mind to it, an idea can become a reality."

From Altaïr- "You can't let your pride blind you from the truth. It will only be your downfall."

From Clay- "Your sacrifice, no matter how painful, is worth something see if you never see the outcome."

From Mario- "When you're bold, strong-willed, and quick to action. It can be very healthy to have a partner who can both calm you and support you at the same time."

From Ezio- "The death of others around you is unavoidable. It's how you deal with it that counts.

From Claudia- "Be independent and make your own decisions. Don't let others make them for you."

From Giovanni- "Every man is mortal, every life comes to an end, but certain things never change."

From Shaun- "Sometimes sarcasm is the only possible response."

From Altaïr and Malik- "A great friendship will survive even the worst things."

From Altaïr- "Only a mind free of impediments is capable of grasping the chaotic beauty of the world. This is our greatest asset."

From Ezio- "There is no book or teacher to give you the answer, to show you the path."

From The Series- "Playing a game can be a great way to learn history."

From Lucy- "Someone, who is abandoned and forgotten, is able to do horrible and desperate things."

From Ezio- "A messenger is just as important as those who receive the message.

From Sofia- "Strength, passion and a sense for adventure can come in the most unlikely of packages."

From The Assassins- "Never underestimate what hard work and faith in yourself can accomplish."

From Altaïr and Ezio- "No obstacle should be high enough to stop you."

From Duccio- "In spite of it all, some people will never change."

From Desmond- "Just because you're scared, it doesn't mean you can't be brave."

From The Assassins- "History is only as accurate as the author of the book. Nothing is true."

From Haystacks- "It's doesn't matter how high you fall from, as long as you have something beneath you to catch and protect you from danger."

From Leonardo- "You don't have to be on the front lines to be able to make a difference."

From Desmond and Lucy- "Sometimes things just aren't meant to be."

From The Series- "The only worthless life is that not fully lived."

From Clay- "Do what must be done, no matter what the sacrifice is."

From The Assassins- "No matter the odds, you can still reach your goal."

From Ezio- "Trials come in all shapes and sizes. How we respond to these trails indicate how we live our lives and what kind of person we become."

From Altaïr and Ezio- "Keep going further even when you lose so much in your life."

From Mario- "Show mercy to enemies even when none was shown to you."

From Altaïr- "Sometimes you need to go down the road less traveled in order to do what's right."

From Petruccio- "Hold onto your innocence. Enjoy your life and don't be in a rush to grow up."

From The Assassins- "One must never lash out in anger, especially when they have the power to injure innocents by doing so."

From Leonardo- "Sometimes the things you love doing can create a great impact on others."

From Sofia- "The more we learn about the world, the less we seem to know."

From Lucy- "People can be influenced, but that doesn't always mean they are evil."

From The Fans- "You can't always get what you want."

From Piri Reis- "Violence isn't the only way to fight for a cause."

From Malik- "Hate usually does more damage to the person doing the hating than to the object of their hatred."

From Altaïr- "Apologizing for your mistakes is a sign of maturity and strength."

From Ezio- "In youth we tend to look forward. In old age, we tend to look back. In middle age, we tend to look worried."

From Leonardo-"You have to be a friend to have friends. And true friendships take time to mature."

From The Assassins- "Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and with your own common sense."

From Haytham- "Follow your heart, and it will determine where you belong."

From Shay- "Life's hardest choices are those that force you to question your own moral code."

From Jacob and Evie- "Family will always have your back."

From Evie- "Always have a plan, you never know if you will have to make a tough decision later."

From Melanie- "Even the most innocent person can be your greatest enemy."

From Edward- "Not all treasure is silver and gold."

From Mary Read- "Cross-dressing isn't a bad thing."

From Mary Read and Anne Bonny- "Defend your friends, even in the most toughest situations when they need you most."