

“I can't wait to have words with the Gray King when this shit is all finished," Locke whispered. "There's a few things I want to ask him. Philosophical questions. Like, 'How does it feel to be dangled out a window by a rope tied around your balls, motherfucker?”
― The Lies of Locke Lamora
― The Lies of Locke Lamora

“To us — richer and cleverer than everyone else!”
― The Lies of Locke Lamora
― The Lies of Locke Lamora

“Any man can fart in a closed room and say that he commands the wind”
― Red Seas Under Red Skies
― Red Seas Under Red Skies

“We’re a different sort of thief here, Lamora. Deception and misdirection are our tools. We don’t believe in hard work when a false face and a good line of bullshit can do so much more.”
― The Lies of Locke Lamora
― The Lies of Locke Lamora

“Papa's in a bad way, Locke. I wanted to see you before you saw him - he has some...things he wishes to discuss with you. I want you to know that whatever he asks, I don't want you...for my sake...well, please, just agree. Please him, do you understand?"
"No garrista who loves life has ever tried to do otherwise. You think I'm inclined to walk in on a day like today and deliberately twist his breeches? If your father says 'bark like a dog' I say 'What breed, Your Honour?”
― The Lies of Locke Lamora
"No garrista who loves life has ever tried to do otherwise. You think I'm inclined to walk in on a day like today and deliberately twist his breeches? If your father says 'bark like a dog' I say 'What breed, Your Honour?”
― The Lies of Locke Lamora
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