John Locke > Quotes

“How long have you been holding those words in your head, hoping to use them?”
― John Locke, Lethal People

“Success in fighting means not coming at your opponent the way he wants to fight you.”
― John Locke, Vegas Moon

“I close my eyes, take a deep breath, and let it out completely, along with my soul.”
― John Locke, Saving Rachel

“There’s always a random element to taking lives.”
― John Locke

“I’m confident with the possible exception of Texas, it’s illegal to use your employees for target practice.”
― John Locke, Promise You Won't Tell?

“every success story in the world happened because someone found a niche. And nine times out of ten, when they tried to expand outside that niche, they failed.”
― John Locke, How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months!

“how you get used to a life with someone, and you just assume they’ll be there when you wake up or go to sleep. Sometimes you have a picnic together and sometimes you bring your bear, and sometimes you’re both too busy doin’ other things to spend much time together, but you’re both a shout away, so you’re still together. Sometimes things are great and sometimes they ain’t, but you know even durin’ the bad times you can walk a few steps and make things better, or they can walk a few steps and do the same. Or you can both be pig-headed about some silly somethin’ and keep your distance, but you’re even doin’ that together.”
― John Locke, Don't Poke the Bear!

“Are you related to a Senator or some other type of career criminal?”
― John Locke, This Means War!

“He’s six-three, and so skinny my mom would say there’s more meat on a butcher’s apron.”
― John Locke, Promise You Won't Tell?

“hurt less if I go slowly.” Then I heard the tape coming off Alison’s mouth. She gagged”
― John Locke, Lethal Experiment

“When you see a duck in a pond, the part you see is peaceful, quiet, and serene. But under the surface, his legs are kicking away, churning water. That’s me.”
― John Locke, Promise You Won't Tell?

“I’d pay good money to find out right now!” he says, grinning like Death eating a cracker.”
― John Locke, Donovan Creed Omnibus 1-8: Donovan Creed Books 1 to 8

“Maybe so. But it helps our success rate.” “You’ve got proof in that file?” “Yes.” “May I see it?”
― John Locke, Promise You Won't Tell?

“but that might lead to an argument, and what good ever come from arguin’ with the person you love most in the world?”
― John Locke, Rag Soup

“Acceptin’ things as they are ain’t a big deal. It’s just bein’ practical.”
― John Locke, This Means War!

“Now it’s on all the TVs in the bar. The announcers are saying the FBI determined Analise Compton was kidnapped by two people, Donovan Creed and Callie Carpenter, who were holding her at Creed’s Virginia estate. We watch in horror as our photos are superimposed over the firefight taking place in the background. Callie and I sneak out of the bar and rush to her car.”
― John Locke, The President's Daughter

“Cool, if you’re two miles from the airport and want to identify Aunt Nelda’s actual plane before she lands. Not so cool if you’re a terrorist with a stinger missile who wants to send Aunt Nelda to hell for posting a photo of pork-laced bullets on her Facebook page (I’m not making this up about the pork-laced bullets. A company in Idaho coats bullets in pork-infused paint for those who not only want to kill Islamic terrorists, but also prevent them from entering paradise).”
― John Locke, This Means War!

“What’s that?” “You”
― John Locke, Promise You Won't Tell?

“Kimberly. I could”
― John Locke, Lethal People

“Always a good idea,” I say. We’re quiet a minute. Finally she says, “How much do you charge?” “A thousand”
― John Locke, Promise You Won't Tell?

“It’s late afternoon,”
― John Locke, A Girl Like You

“don’t want to get him fired. He might follow me home and burst my skull like a ripe melon.” “Dillon almost never does that to new clients. You can speak freely.” “He was eating from a box of cereal when I pulled up.” “Dillon likes his sugar.” “His hands were sticky. I made him wash before touching my car keys.”
― John Locke, Promise You Won't Tell?

“But what he doesn’t know is before going to bed tonight (and every day thereafter) I’m going to attach a tiny (nearly microscopic) water-tight capsule to the outside of my #31 tooth every day.”
― John Locke, Boxed In!: a Dr. Gideon Box/Donovan Creed Novel

“to hand them to Lola. Then says, “Make sure she gives you the clean”
― John Locke, Outside the Box

“On the first day of school, a first-grade teacher tells her class they’re not babies anymore. They have to use grown up words. Then she asks the kids what they did that summer. The first kid says, ‘I got a bad boo boo.” Teacher says, ‘No. You suffered an injury. Use grown up words.’ Second kid says, ‘I rode on a choo choo.’ Teacher says, ‘No. You rode on a train. Use grown up words.’ Third kid says, ‘I read a book.’ Teacher says, ‘Good for you! Which book did you read?’ The kid says, ‘Uh…Winnie the Shit!”
― John Locke, Promise You Won't Tell?

“grammar’s the difference between feeling you’re nuts and feeling your nuts.”
― John Locke, This Means War!

“I got more stamina than a Viagra rabbit.”
― John Locke, This Means War!

“Medical Warning: Talk to your doctor before beginning a John Locke series, as studies have shown them to be habit-forming and highly addictive. Do not read Locke if you suffer from high blood pressure or other heart-related issues, as readers often experience mood swings, increased pulses, elevated heart rates, and have reported unexpected shifts in body position that take them to the edge of their seats. Do not drive or use machinery while reading Locke novels. Locke novels are not for everyone, and may cause serious reactions including insomnia, night terrors, and uncontrollable, maniacal laughter. Tell your doctor right away if you have these, or if you experience unusual changes in your behavior including increased sexual urges, palpitations, or prolonged erections. Common side effects include confusion, hysteria, and trouble swallowing a given premise. Do not drink alcohol while reading Locke novels, though those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse may be more prone to understanding the material. Adverse reactions to Locke novels include nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, severe itching, rectal bleeding, purple spots under the skin, and Jimmy Legs. In extreme cases, readers have reported laughing so hard they not only shit their pants, but other’s pants, as well. Upon completing a Locke series be prepared to experience symptoms of withdrawal, including fear, anger, extreme sadness, and moderate to severe depression. Ask your doctor today if John Locke novels are right for you!”
― John Locke, The President's Daughter

“don’t let the things you don’t have prevent you from using the things you do have.”
― John Locke, How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months!

“Hell’s bells, Emmett! Anyone can fuck. It’s what’s between us that makes our fuckin’ special.”
― John Locke, Follow the Stone