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The Firm (The Firm, #1) The Firm by John Grisham
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“if you don’t think about death, you don’t appreciate life.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“love yourself,.,.,.,for the sake of
your better future”
Jhon Grisham, La tapadera
“Some of our clients have not been saints, but no lawyer can dictate morals to his client.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“You’re beautiful,” he said. “When was the last time I told you that you are beautiful?” “About two hours ago.” “Two hours! How thoughtless of me!” “Don’t let it happen again.” He”
John Grisham, The Firm
“Our clients are our only assets, so we kill ourselves for them.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“When you were in law school you had some noble idea of what a lawyer should be. A champion of individual rights; a defender of the Constitution; a guardian of the oppressed; an advocate for your client’s principles. Then after you practice for six months you realize we’re nothing but hired guns. Mouthpieces for sale to the highest bidder, available to anybody, any crook, any sleazebag with enough money to pay our outrageous fees. Nothing shocks you. It’s supposed to be an honorable profession, but you’ll meet so many crooked lawyers you’ll want to quit and find an honest job. Yeah, Mitch, you’ll get cynical. And it’s sad, really.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“I thought they were honest.’ ‘They are, but they’re bankers, remember.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“Billing was the lifeblood of the firm. Everything revolved around it.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“I’m in shock now. I’m not believing this, Mitch. This is like a bad dream, only much worse.” “And this is only the beginning.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“The human body was not meant for such abuse. After about six months they lost steam.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“Sure it will. That's part of it, Abby. It's a cutthroat business where the weak are eaten and the strong get rich. It's a marathon. He who endures wins the gold."
"And dies at the finish line.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“It was the eyes, the cold black eyes with layers of black wrinkles around them. Great eyes. Unforgettable eyes. His hair was white and thin on top with thickets around the ears, and the whiteness contrasted sharply with the rest of his face. When he spoke, the eyes narrowed and the black pupils glowed fiercely. Sinister eyes. Knowing eyes.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“cutthroat business where the weak are eaten and the strong get rich. It’s a marathon. He who endures wins the gold.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“Mr. McKnight listened intently and waited with his rehearsed answer.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“We’ve reviewed your writing sample, and it’s quite impressive.’ ‘Thank you. I enjoy research.”
John Grisham, The Firm
“said.”
John Grisham, The Firm