Nobody admires anyone else without qualification. If they do they're after an image, not a person.

What is government but theft by consent?

When you see the crooked Warden," said Locke, twisting something in his hands, "tell hi that Lock Lamora learns slowly, but he learns well. And when you see my friends, you tell them that there are more of you on the way.

We’re a different sort of thief here, Lamora. Deception and misdirection are our tools. We don’t believe in hard work when a false face and a good line of bullshit can do so much more.

They kissed for the sort of endless moment that only exists between lovers whose lips are still new territory to one another.

When the sky’s falling, I take shelter under bullshit.

I don't have to beat you. I don't have to beat you, motherfucker. I just have to keep you here... until Jean shows up.