“The young men, fiery savage children of a gentle civilized mother, slew with neither ruth nor pity.”

“He mourned too late, in ruth for the rending of the Round Table.”

“On every poor wight have I ever had ruth and give them alms for love of thee.”

“As famous for his sartorial elegance as for his ruthfulness, he revelled in his icon status.”

“I don't have the killer instinct or that degree of ruthlessness which you need to succeed on your own.”

“Schily displayed remarkable vehemence and ruthlessness in his disregard for constitutional ground rules previously considered inviolable.”

“His performance combines brazen ruthlessness with charm, wit, and clear human frailties.”