Power and Empire Quotes

“The gods gave men mouths,” the general said. “And in my experience, men have a difficult time knowing when to keep those mouths shut.”
― Marc Cameron, Power and Empire

“no matter how great the talent or efforts, some things just take time. You can’t produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant.”
― Marc Cameron, Power and Empire

“the one who found Magdalena?” Palmetto nodded. At this point, he hadn’t figured out exactly what Clark’s game was. He decided wrong, and guessed a member of the competition. “Everyone’s always looking for a Magdalena.” His confidence was returning since Clark hadn’t killed him yet. “I gave her mother five grand. She has two other daughters, though. I’m happy to put you in touch—” Clark pressed the business end of the screwdriver against Palmetto’s thigh and leaned in, feeling the satisfying scrape as the flathead nicked his femur. The man yowled in pain and surprise, but Clark hit him before he could form words—GI Joe smacking a Ken doll. Clark grimaced. “Geeze,” he said, showing mock concern. “You’re gonna want to have that looked at. I’m thinking Parrot might have had a few STDs.” Palmetto swayed”
― Marc Cameron, Power and Empire

“other men were armed, and, as Chairman Mao had so rightly pointed out, political power “grows from the barrel of a gun.”
― Marc Cameron, Power and Empire

“Rubble”
― Marc Cameron, Power and Empire