The First Commandment Quotes

“Being happy boils down to three things. Something to do. Someone to love. And something to look forward to.”
― Brad Thor, The First Commandment

“Al Qaeda” didn’t translate to “the base,” as most Western media outlets had so ignorantly reported, but rather, “the database.” It referred to the original computer file of the thousands of mujahideen who were recruited and trained with the help of the CIA to defeat the Russians in Afghanistan.”
― Brad Thor, The First Commandment

“Harvath had met and worked with over his years in both the SEALs and the Secret Service. Harvath stood up and started moving toward the front of the cabin.”
― Brad Thor, The First Commandment

“De inimico non loquaris male, sed cogites. Do not wish ill for your enemy, plan it.”
― Brad Thor, The First Commandment

“Their time was short, so Morrell spoke quickly. “It is the stated policy of the United States government never to negotiate with terrorists. We all know it’s the nation’s first and most important commandment in the war on terror — Thou shalt not negotiate with terrorists.” Harvath was well aware of the commandment. “But somebody broke it,” he guessed as he thought about the five prisoners released from Guantanamo. Morrell nodded. “There is an exception to every rule.” “Was the president directly involved in the prisoner release?”
― Brad Thor, The First Commandment