We like what we like, we want what we want, and nobody needs to give us permission to feel that way!

When you can't cheat the game, you'd best find a means to cheat the players.

I can’t name the poison that’s killing your friend. But the one that’s killing you is called hope.

Are you smarter than a pig, Locke?” “On occasion,” said Locke. “There are contrary opinions.

A boy may be as disagreeable as he pleases, but when a girl refuses to crap sunshine on command, the world mutters darkly about her moods.

What is government but theft by consent?

... It's perfect! Locke would appreciate it." "Bug," Calo said, "Locke is our brother and our love for him knows no bounds. But the four most fatal words in the Therin language are 'Locke would appreciate it.'" "Rivalled only by 'Locke taught me a new trick,'" added Galo. "The only person who gets away with Locke Lamora games ..." "... is Locke ..." "... because we think the gods are saving him up for a really big death. Something with knives and hot irons ..." "... and fifty thousand cheering spectators.