Filia Pater > Quotes

“It was one of those days when the clouds were thinly spread across the sky and the snow peaks atop the shady mountains vivid in the far distance. Lake Zürich was lonesome that evening, as it often was. In the cold autumn weather, most trees along the esplanade had started to shed their leaves. The swans had flown off. Even the ducks were scarce. While the tram bells were faintly audible, the only company the lawyer had was the vision of pristine postcard gray blue, spread exquisitely across the vista before him.”
― Filia Pater, Conspiracy Suisse

“The world is full of believers that history is objective. They are imbeciles. History is but a tool to let the ignorant think the way we want them to... And ever since the fools were conditioned to ridicule anyone who questions authority, it's almost no fun anymore.”
― Filia Pater, Conspiracy Suisse

“What do you believe in, really?"
"All I know for certain is that sex produces mortals… which we all are," she replied seriously.
At this, Winzeler couldn't help but laugh wholeheartedly. Under different circumstances, he could easily see himself and Bahti as friends.”
― Filia Pater, Conspiracy Suisse

“The Knights Templar are the founders of this nation. We are the creators of Switzerland and also its most prominent bank, SWB, which we now want to have back.”
― Filia Pater, Conspiracy Suisse

“An honorable man is fair even to his enemies, Herr Winzeler,” Grimavi explained. “We are knights. Engaging in a frontal assault with prior warning embodies the ideals of chivalry and courage. We don't attack unwarned from behind. That is for cowards. Besides, the truth may not always set you free, but when used carefully, it can certainly confuse your enemies.”
― Filia Pater, Conspiracy Suisse

“Anyone requesting him to claim ownership of a bank had to be a banker, not a knight. And in Winzeler's view, bankers were so deeply immersed in corporate culture that they lacked independent convictions.”
― Filia Pater, Conspiracy Suisse

“Didn't it ever seem strange to you, as an educated man, how the Swiss, who were simple farmers in the 12th and 13th centuries, within only 20 years, became the best soldiers on the face of the earth? Most feared mercenaries, well-organized, technically and strategically powerful enough to defeat the largest and strongest armies in Europe? Those mercenary forces were the reason why our nation became and remains one of the richest on the planet.”
― Filia Pater, Conspiracy Suisse

“The most unexpected things can happen to the most unsuspecting people," he simply retorted, keeping his wits.
"Yes," the older man seemed pleased with this statement as he nodded. "In fact, how a person reacts to the unexpected often reveals his true character. Shall we discover yours?”
― Filia Pater, Conspiracy Suisse

“His hands dropped down to her waist, sliding across her frame to the small of her back. And as they did, Lehning felt in her chest what Winzeler knew: That there was no other place in the world he was meant to be except there, right then, kissing her. The city lay quiet, still asleep around them, as the sky bloomed into a magnificent Nicaraguan pink.”
― Filia Pater, Conspiracy Suisse