The Crimson Shadow Quotes

“We are our own worst enemy.”
― Una McCormack, The Crimson Shadow

“One doesn't commit evil actions in the belief that one is acting wrongly. What allows one to commit such acts is the belief that it will contribute to a greater good.”
― Una McCormack, The Crimson Shadow

“Why do I feel as if I'm about to hear a sentence passed?'

'Why do you feel as if you should?”
― Una McCormack, The Crimson Shadow

“The truth is that the institution flourishes only when the people who comprise it flourish. And if the people are sick, the institution will be sick.” He squeezed her hand. “If there’s anything I could teach you, I’d teach you that.”
― Una McCormack, The Crimson Shadow

“It’s different for the sociopaths, of course. They’re just along for the ride.”
― Una McCormack, The Crimson Shadow

“The little girl, all ears, giggled. “I like that,” she said. “Forgiveness, not permission. I’ll remember that.”
― Una McCormack, The Crimson Shadow

“He was thinking about the boy who cried wolf. Honesty is the best policy. Wasn’t that the moral of the story, according to Julian Bashir? Or was it: Never tell the same lie twice.”
― Una McCormack, The Crimson Shadow