The Target Quotes

“Americans,” Kuzis spat. “You have it so easy, and then you come to us and preach that we should act as you act. But we’re not holding aces.” “Like I said, Kuzis, you haven’t seen my hand.” “I don’t need to.” “Let me tell you something,” Lance said, “not that it will do you much good now, but the difference between you and me isn’t that I was dealt four aces, and you weren’t.” “What is it then?” “It’s that I play like I was dealt four aces.” Kuzis let out a hollow laugh. “Oh, I see. You’re just bluffing your way to victory then.” “I’m saying, it isn’t the same as a card game, Kuzis. You’re only dealt one hand in life. One hand. And that’s the hand you play.”
― Saul Herzog, The Target

“That’s the Russian way. Look at what everyone else is doing…”. “And do the opposite,” Laurel said. “And pick at weaknesses,” Tatyana said. 63”
― Saul Herzog, The Target

“American politicians were ridiculous. They were like tough guys who signed up for a sheriff’s department because they liked the golden star they could pin to their lapel.”
― Saul Herzog, The Target

“When you’re only getting one hand, Kuzis, you don’t play it like it is. You play it like it’s aces.”
― Saul Herzog, The Target