463 Quotes by Lee Child

A soldier knows that a satisfactory observation point provides an unobstructed view to the front and adequate security to the flanks and the rear. He knows it provides protection from the elements and concealment of the observers. He knows it offers a reasonable likelihood of undisturbed occupation for the full duration of the operation.

He spoke in a neutral tone and said, “Help you?” Which in my experience are two words that can precede anything from genuine wholehearted cooperation to a bullet in the face. I said, “We’re looking for John Kott.

The world turns on million-to-one chances.” “We’re supposed to be completely invisible,” the motel clerk said. “Aren’t we? Isn’t that what we pay for?” “You don’t pay for it. I pay for it.” The store went quiet again, until the spare-parts guy picked it up. He said, “OK, isn’t that what you pay for?” “Yes, it is. And more. I pay for assistance as and when I need it. Like the Triple-A. All part of the service.

They all shared Stan’s personal allegiance to the famous old saying: War is not about dying for your country. It’s about making the other guy die for his.

I can’t worry about something I can’t change.

What do I miss about the UK? Sadly, almost nothing. Maybe the midnight sun, in June in the north. That’s all.

Jack Reacher ordered espresso, double, no peel, no cube, foam cup, no china, and before it arrived at his table he saw a man’s life change forever.

The only opponents Reacher truly feared were small whippy guys with fast hands and sharp blades.

What’s the best place to hide a car? In an airport long-term lot. Like where’s the best place to hide a grain of sand? On the beach.