328 Quotes by Scott Lynch

I practise selective deafness to hurtful remarks.

You simply collapsed, sir. In layman’s terms, your body revoked its permission for you to continue heaping abuse upon it.

I more proudly take a speck from a man with empty pockets,” said Sabetha, “than riches from a man whose purse stays heavy.

I heartedly approve, in theory,” said Ibelius, “but in practice I believe I shall... absent myself.

Hardships are arbitrary, Locke. You never know which particular quality in yourself or a fellow is going to get you past them.

Only one way to win when you’re being chased by someone bigger and tougher than you. Turn straight around, punch their teeth out, and hope the gods are fond of you.

I’m very pleased. Very, very pleased. But I really must ask – why the hell have men and women been throwing money in my kettle for the past half hour, telling me they’re sorry for what happened in the Videnza?” “It’s because they’re sorry for what happened in the Videnza,” said Galdo.

I’m not as reckless as I used to be. You know, when I was little.

Barsavi knew how to create expectations, Locke, and how to use those expectations to mislead those who would harm him.