The Cipher Quotes

“He would be attracted to a position with an aura of authority, like a policeman, a military officer, a doctor, or a pilot. He’s such a control freak and so narcissistic, however, that he would have trouble taking orders and—if he managed to obtain such a position—would quickly get discharged or otherwise fired.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“Anger coursed through her as she witnessed the swath of destruction left by a monster who thought he could use human beings and throw them away like trash.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“He had been furious with her at the time, but the chase had added to the thrill. And given him a reason to punish her. He had bestowed one mark upon her for each day she made him wait. Then he had taken her three times, completing the triangle of retribution.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“Like so many others in her life, they had abandoned her. This was the moment when she had truly accepted she was alone. That she could only count on herself.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“Odin pushed the needle through the other side of the wound, watching the skin tent before the tip broke through. “I feel everything.” He tugged, pulling the edges together. “But I’m in charge. I decide whether or not to react.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“Past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“One of my favorite quotes from Einstein is ‘The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“I’ve given up on hope,” she said quietly, then lifted her chin. “From now on, I fight.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“He was reveling in the chaos. Stoking it.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“Brute force would take you a long way, but cold logic and icy control would win the match.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“He twisted everything my father tried to do. Painted him as some sort of racist zealot. My father was a visionary. A man of science. He was trying to advance humankind by selecting for genetically advantaged progeny.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“You know, the famous geneticist. He pioneered genetically engineered offspring. Told my parents I would be special.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“Target acquired.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“for”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“feet. “I never said a word to anyone last time”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“Human beings are capable of unfathomable cruelty and immense strength. You have not only survived—you have thrived.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“Mystery.” Breck let out a derisive snort. “He’s nuttier than a squirrel turd.” She took a swig.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“Nina smiled. “I love the way you talk, but I can’t place your accent.” “Georgia,” Breck said. “Not Atlanta either. I’m from the Low Country, where sushi is still called bait.” She stood. “I’ll order us a pizza.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“In order to catch the monster, she would have to drag those pieces—and the pain that came with them—out from where she had carefully stowed them and into the light.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“Serial killers were defined as having at least three victims, with a chronological or psychological separation between each event.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“All eyes turned to Wade, who opened a leather-bound notebook. Everyone else had some sort of electronic device open on the table.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“Bouncing from one family to the next during her formative years, she sometimes felt detached from her heritage.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“She didn’t add that she’d deliberately chosen a place in the Latin corridor to remain connected with her community.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“But why Guerrera?” He wanted to know. “In Spanish, guerrero means ‘warrior’ or ‘fighter,’ and guerrera—with an a on the end—refers to a female.” The judge took a moment to digest her words before his eyes reflected comprehension. “Warrior girl.” She inclined her head in acknowledgment. “I’ve given up on hope,” she said quietly, then lifted her chin. “From now on, I fight.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“I've given up on hope", she said quietly, then lifted her chin. "From now on, I fight.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“More than anyone else alive, she knew what the monster could do with a length of rope.”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher

“the Bureau six months ago, Nina felt it as a palpable loss. Agents had to retire at fifty-seven years”
― Isabella Maldonado, The Cipher