South of Nowhere Quotes

“Ashton Shaw's "Never Quotes" from South of Nowhere (Colter Shaw #5)

Never be without a means of escape, never be without access to a weapon.
Never write anything in any electronic medium now or in the future.
Never assume what appears innocent is not a threat.
Never speculate. Once you have sufficient facts, your process is analysis – not speculation.
Never squander your resources on efforts that have minimal benefit.
Never waste time on revenge.
Never strike with your fist if there’s a risk of hitting bone; use your palm, elbows and knees.
Never back yourself into a corner.
Never fight unless you have no other choice.
Never act prematurely when you’re being attacked. Assess.
Never assume assailants are acting alone.
Never give up a weapon.
Never fight from anger.
Never banter.
Never touch an appliance in a flooded area, even the outer housing.
Never stand in water that has risen above the level of electrical outlets.
Never trust that there are ground-fault circuit interrupters, as there might still be live outlets and wires not connected to them.
Never approach downed power lines.
Never equate a long shot with a no-shot.
Never cross-draw a weapon. It will sweep along unintended targets.
Never be without at least two hundred feet of rope when you go into the wilderness.
Never be unprepared for anything.
Never assume there’s no connection when confronted by seemingly unrelated events or individuals.
Never fire a weapon without a clear view of your target and what’s behind it.
Never miss a chance to have a meal with friends and family.
Never judge a place until you plant your feet on the ground.”
― Jeffery Deaver, South of Nowhere