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.

You can knock down kingdoms on a whim. What you need is someone to make sure you don't get hit by a carriage when you cross the street.

Enlightenment! When it comes, it comes like a brick to the head, doesn't it?

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

You can't help being young, but it's past time that you stopped being stupid.

My name's Jean Tannen, and I'm the ambush.

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.