Amanda J. Spedding > Quotes

“Don’t confuse dangerous with strong. You’re strong, kid. So am I. So are the kinds of people, trained or untrained, who stand up to protect those who can’t protect themselves. That’s what defines strength. Just as being brave in the face of danger defines courage.”
― Amanda J. Spedding, SNAFU: Black Ops

“We’re living in a fully dramatized example of that old samurai concept. Nanakorobi yaoki. You know that one?” “’Fall down seven times, get up eight’,”
― Amanda J. Spedding, SNAFU: Black Ops

“You realize that I’m heavily armed and have no compunction about shooting people,” said Ledger. “I’m not wrong, though,” said Tom. “Sure. And that’ll look great on your tombstone.” They rode for a mile in silence. “And besides,” said Ledger, “fuck you.” “Point taken.” They rode on.”
― Amanda J. Spedding, SNAFU: Black Ops

“Demidov had spent a lifetime training to charge forward when anyone else would flee.”
― Amanda J. Spedding, SNAFU: Unnatural Selection

“All of his choices had been made, now. From this point onward, there were only consequences.”
― Amanda J. Spedding, SNAFU: Unnatural Selection