He Who Fights with Monsters 3 Quotes

“You shouldn’t be ashamed of what you like to read,” Jason said. “So long as you enjoy it, that’s what matters.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“Mate, this is the climactic battle and I’m the only one rocking the power of friendship. You’ve got no chance. You better knock out a back-story flashback toot-sweet or it’ll be a total walkover.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“Alright,” Jason said. “Any idea if I’ll be getting my old rank back?” “The issue is that you’re very… loud for an iron-ranker,” Vincent said. “They’re going to want a display of humility.” “No worries,” Jason said. “No one’s as good at being humble as me.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“You don’t get it,” Neil said. “We’re here to kick ass and chew bubblegum, and we never actually found out what bubblegum was.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“You grew up in a world of magical power,” Jason said, turning his gaze from Neil to address the whole team. “Direct, objective, honest power. I come from a political world, where power is nebulous and the wars are as much about ideology as territory. We grow up watching leaders who need to sway the populace in order to hold power, even as the populace can share information in ways that would be as amazing to you as magic was to me.”

Jason nodded at Humphrey.

“Humphrey’s mother encouraged our friendship because she recognised that I had a more political mind than is normally to be found in Greenstone. I’m sure it’s different in more cosmopolitan cities, but the politics here are amateurish and crude. Dangerous, yes, because power always is, but not especially complicated. She wanted Humphrey to get to know me so that he would see the next guy like me coming.”

Jason conjured his dagger into his hand.

“This,” he said, “Is the weakest weapon there is. A blade can cut down a person but words can bring down a kingdom. Adultery can end a dynasty, greed can start a war and compassion can end one. People will die for strangers out of faith and kill their neighbours out of fear.”

He casually tossed aside the dagger and it vanished.

“Everything is a weapon,” he concluded. “The trick is learning to wield them without doing yourself an injury.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“You want someone to get up, then you get up,” Neil said to Humphrey. “Alright, I will,” Humphrey said, then didn’t so much as twitch. “Am I up?” “No,” Belinda said. “Well, I tried,” Humphrey said. “At least I’ll be able to say I died valiantly.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“Humphrey came down on the construct like the United States military on an oil-rich nation. His assault from above was domineering, overwhelming”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“In the end, all the past can do is help us decide what we’re going to do next.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“It’s probably for the best you’re not evil,” Neil said. “You’re not evil, right?” “No, I’m not evil,” Jason said. “Because you seem evil. With your powers.” “Well, I’m not.” “That’s good to know,” Neil said. “Thankfully, someone evil wouldn’t lie about that. Oh, wait…” “You realise who is at the top of my list if I really am evil, right?” Jason asked. “The guy who bought out the cheesemonger on Maple Street and replaced it with a building supply store?” Neil suggested. “Oh yeah. I hate that guy.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“We know you’re one of the good ones. We’ve all seen how hard you work to deserve the things you have, but if you slacked off and did nothing, you’d still have them. The problem of aristocracy is that you get all the rewards and only earn them if you feel like it.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“This,” he said, “is the weakest weapon there is. A blade can cut down a person, but words can bring down a kingdom. Adultery can end a dynasty, greed can start a war, and compassion can end one. People will die for strangers out of faith and kill their neighbours out of fear.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“A blade can cut down a person, but words can bring down a kingdom. Adultery can end a dynasty, greed can start a war, and compassion can end one. People will die for strangers out of faith and kill their neighbours out of fear.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“Humphrey came down on the construct like the United States military on an oil-rich nation.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“So I’m pretty sure that this whole place won’t just blow up. If it does, you’ll never get to see this, so I’ll make a confident assertion and either come off as right or you’ll never know, so I’m a winner each way.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“Well, that’s just sad. Not because of the loneliness thing, although that too. You just admitted defeat.” “There is no defeat. My will is inexorable.” “Mate, this is the climactic battle and I’m the only one rocking the power of friendship. You’ve got no chance. You better knock out a back-story flashback toot-sweet or it’ll be a total walkover.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“Wait,” Neil said. “Did we just make the sensible decision and not charge into the hopeless fight? Go team!”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“In all honesty, that was some solid villain monologuing. You should look into getting a weather machine.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“They call you the Rejector.” “That’s not a cool nickname,” Jason said. “They could have picked something more awesome, like the ‘Defiant,’ or ‘Captain Tremendous.’” “You actually want people to call you Captain Tremendous?” Sophie asked. “Doesn’t everyone want that?”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“When I take a bribe, I stay bribed. That’s how integrity works.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“You seem to run into a lot of cultists,” Humphrey said. “Oh, that’s nothing,” Jason said. “Back in my world, they come to your door with pamphlets.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“I love being rich,” Jason muttered happily as he flipped hotcakes on the grill. “What was that?” Humphrey asked, looking up distractedly. “Nothing,” Jason said, raising a clenched fist. “Seize the means of production!” “What are you talking about?” Humphrey asked.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“Humphrey,” he said, shaking his head, “you still don’t really understand adventuring. It’s not about killing monsters.” Jason tugged casually at his new, bronze-rank battle robe. “It’s about how you look while you’re killing monsters. And you have to admit…” Jason’s shadow cloak manifested around him. “…I make this look good.” “Dear gods, you’re insufferable,” Neil called out from where he was setting up a summoning circle. “Also, good luck and please don’t die.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“rich”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“behind,”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“There was never a shortage of disenfranchised people looking for a place to belong and to escape the powerlessness of their lives.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“You carry around a crystal specifically for clothing measurements?” “A good adventurer is always prepared.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“You don’t have to fight,” she assured him. “You don’t get it,” Neil said. “We’re here to kick ass and chew bubblegum, and we never actually found out what bubblegum was.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“I know a flim-flam man when I see one.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“Gabriel gave him a proud smile, placing a warm hand on Rufus’s shoulder. “You did it, son. Fantastic job.” “What your father means,” Arabelle said with a pointed look at Gabriel, “is that you should never have confronted an enemy like that.” “Exactly,” Gabriel said. “Terrible job, son. Don’t do it again.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3

“Are you saying you can’t do it?” Humphrey asked. “No,” Clive said. “I’m just making sure that you’re suitably impressed when I accomplish the absurd task you’ve set before me.”
― Shirtaloon, He Who Fights with Monsters 3