He Who Fights with Monsters 2 Quotes

“You should always welcome being proven wrong,” Jason said. “It means your understanding of the world just got a little bit better.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“We can do it out here?” Sophie asked, looking uncertainly at the village around them. “Clive can,” Jason said. “He’s more flexible than most, so he can do it just about anywhere you have a flat space.” “It might seem unusual for the two of you to just up and do it in the middle of a village square,” Humphrey said, “but it’s something the villagers will be eager to see.” “It won’t take long,” Jason said. “Clive can just slip it into you out here and we can head off.” “He’s right; it won’t take long,” Clive assured her. “Even in less comfortable conditions, I’m very quick to finish.” “Alright,” Sophie said. “It’s not like it’s my first time.” “You heard the lady, Clive,” Jason said. “Whip it out.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“[...] You can do almost anything if you're willing to do what it takes. People mostly fail at things because they balk at what they have to do. It's not that the path isn't there but that they aren't willing to walk it. There's a price they aren't willing to pay, be it literal political, social, whatever. But if you're willing to commit, impossible is just a word for people convincing themselves not to try.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“I decided early on that I was going to be who I am and people could take it or leave it. Like me or hate me, I’ll take passion over ambivalence. It lets me know who to avoid and who to be friends with. It makes for a better life.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“Simple, however, is not the same thing as easy.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“People mostly fail at things because they balk at what they have to do. It's not that the path isn't there but that they aren't willing to walk it.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“Jason said. “When someone believes something, they believe it hard. Too hard. They’ll dismiss good evidence that contradicts their belief and accept spurious evidence”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“Money and power have to be a means, not an end, or you'll lead a joyless life.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“You look at what you want to happen, then figure out what it'll take to get there from where you are. You can do almost anything if you're willing to do what it takes. People mostly fail at things because they balk at what they have to do. It's not that the path isn't there but that they aren't willing to walk it. There's a price they aren't willing to pay, be it literal, political, social, whatever. But if you're willing to commit, impossible is just a word for people convincing themselves not to try.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“Impossible is just a word for people convincing themselves not to try.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“I wake up every morning, proud of who I am,” he told them. “I go out into the world, never regretting that I didn’t at least try and be the person I want to be. I face dangers and make mistakes. Sometimes I get beat, and sometimes I win. I stand up for what I believe in, whatever it costs me. When you give everything, you have to be who you want to be, that’s freedom, whatever your circumstances.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“If you’re so self-aware, then why not fix all that?” “Because they aren’t problems,” Jason said. “They’re part of who I am, and I’m happier with that now than I ever have been.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“You aren’t a reliable judge when it comes to her. You’re so scared of abusing the power in that indenture contract that you won’t act when you should. But that’s alright. You have friends to help you. And so does she. Let us keep both of you walking in straight lines.” Jason glanced over at Sophie, then nodded. “Alright, Clive,” Jason said. “Thanks, mate.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“What's Christmas?” “It’s a religious holiday that we appropriated to stimulate the economy once a year.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“He who fights with monsters should look to it that he does not become a monster?”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“You’ll have to earn how to fight,” Sophie said. Despite her best efforts, a smile was creeping onto her face. “I know how to fight,” Belinda said. “Kicking a guy in the beans and then running for it is not fighting.” “It got me this far.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“Are you adopted?” Jason asked. “No,” Neil said. “Your parents are elves?” “Of course they are,” Neil said. “What are you getting at?” “Is your milkman a human?” “What in the world are you talking about?” Neil asked. “I’m just wondering why you aren’t an elf,” Jason said. “I am an elf.” “You’re an elf?” Annoyed, Neil brushed back his hair to reveal a tapered ear. “Wow,” Jason said, not hiding his surprise. “Why would you think I’m a human?” Neil asked. “Well, it’s just… look. Elves are a slender bunch. Except for Lucian Lamprey, who is probably on some kind of magical roids, but that’s beside the point. For a human, your proportions are completely healthy. For an elf, though, you’re bit of a chunker.” “Excuse me?” “You know, an extra bit of heft. Too much time at the sandwich shop. An overenthusiastic between-meal-snacker.” “Are you saying I’m fat?” “I’m not saying you’re fat,” Jason assured him. “I don’t think that’s even possible for essence users. I’m saying you look fat. For an elf.” “This is how you try and recruit someone?” Neil asked incredulously.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“I mean, look at us; we’re no deities, but still. A professional thief and a gold-rank adventurer? The most exciting person I knew at iron-rank was a guy named Brian who could conjure a huge metal duck.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“Ah,” Jason said. “That is a tale of vicious crime lords, shady politicians and a handsome adventurer, generous of spirit…”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“Are you ever not manipulating people?” “We all manipulate the people around us,” Jason said. “We all show different faces to friends, family, colleagues. Enemies.” “You think that’s the same thing?” “You think it’s different? You think my friends don’t see past the bombast and the bluster? Do you think Jory doesn’t know how I feel, healing people in his clinic? That Humphrey doesn’t know my pride, helping protect a village from monsters? That Rufus doesn’t feel my triumph when I push my abilities a little bit further and grow that little bit stronger?” “Aren’t you just making it harder for them?” “We all make it hard. Rufus can be rigid when he needs to be flexible. Humphrey can be short-sighted when he needs to look deeper. Jory needs to be more ambitious before he can truly accomplish the things he wants to. As for me, well, I’m the worst of the lot. I’m constantly causing trouble a little politeness would avoid. I pick fights I have no business being in, make enemies that would overlook me if I just learned to keep my mouth shut. I’m prickly, manipulative. Completely lacking in deference.” “If you’re so self-aware, then why not fix all that?” “Because they aren’t problems,” Jason said. “They’re part of who I am, and I’m happier with that now than I ever have been.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“When someone believes something, they believe it hard. Too hard. They’ll dismiss good evidence that contradicts their belief and accept spurious evidence that supports it.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“Idiosyncrasies? He tried to get me to invest in a pottery workshop staffed by slaves! He wouldn’t stop saying amphora and I still have no idea what Bovril is.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“Sophie was like an alley cat that had been kicked so many times it didn’t trust you when you tried to feed it.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“Sophie and Clive looked at the startled expression on Belinda’s face as she trailed off and followed her gaze to the terrace outside. Jason was wandering along, looking lost. More noticeably, he had a bushy moustache and no clothes whatsoever. Sophie, Belinda and Clive looked at each other in confusion, then went out to meet Jason. “Uh, Jason,” Clive said. “You aren’t wearing any pants.” “Fair point,” Jason said brightly. “I think what Clive meant to ask was why,” Belinda said. “The topic of this conversation is kind of my thing!” Jason said. Sophie, Belinda and Clive shared another look. “Asano,” Sophie said. "Is everything alright?” “Biscuits!” “Biscuits?” Sophie asked. “Biscuits!” Suddenly, Humphrey’s voice rumbled in their direction in an angry roar. “STASH!” Jason’s eyes went wide and he clambered onto the terrace rail, transforming into a puppy before leaping off into the air. Humphrey then came pounding along the terrace at a run. “WHAT DID I TELL YOU?” he bellowed”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“You should always welcome being proven wrong," "It means your understanding of the world just got a bit better." - Jason Asano”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“If your goddess is willing to hand over such information, then by what moral stricture does she not? Instead, she looks to ransom a man’s principles. You just tried to turn me on my friend, a man who saved my life, and you have the gall to lay there looking surprised? If you want to help me, then help me. Bring your self-serving ways to me again and you’ll get worse than you got today.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“So that would be me, able to fly?” “Yes. That would be you. Flying. With your flight power. That makes you fly. Am I overcomplicating this?” “Seems straightforward to me,” Jason said. “Wish I’d known flying was on the table before I used the first essences I came across.” “Just to be absolutely clear,” Sophie said, “I would have the power to fly.” “You’d most likely be restricted to gliding at iron-rank,” Clive said. “Eventually, though, yes.” Sophie and Belinda looked at each other, then back across the table. “That’s the one,” they said together.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“I know how to fight,” Belinda said. “Kicking a guy in the beans and then running for it is not fighting.” “It got me this far.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“If someone promised you fairness, Jason Asano, they lied.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2

“I’ll have you know, people find me very scary,” Jason said. “You’re wearing a pink shirt with tropical flower print,” Neil said. “They could be poisonous flowers; you don’t know.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 2