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

This is where you and I are headed.... Look for us in history books and you'll find us in the margins. Look for us in legends and you might just find us celebrated

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

My disinterest in your bullshit is so tangible you could make bricks out of it

Maxilan, darling." Locke raised one eyebrow and smiled. "I knew you were driven, but I had no idea you could smoulder. Come, take me now! Jean won't mind; he'll avert his eyes like a gentleman.

There are only three people in life you can never fool--pawnbrokers, whores, and your mother. Since your mother's dead, I've taken her place. Hence, I'm bullshit-proof.

Difficult" and "impossible" are cousins often mistaken for one another, with very little in common." (Locke Lamora to Requin)