Maria Booten

“They're trying to kill me," Yossarian told him calmly.
No one's trying to kill you," Clevinger cried.
Then why are they shooting at me?" Yossarian asked.
They're shooting at everyone," Clevinger answered. "They're trying to kill everyone."
And what difference does that make?”
― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

“My involvement must be kept secret, no matter what, Rollie. Even if it backfires and you face prison or worse. Got it?”
“You may count on me, Mr. President, as long as you promise to remember, you have the power to pardon criminals.”
“Yes, I do, don’t I?” RonJohn snickers. “I almost forgot about my convenient little presidential power.”
“We’ll see that the campaign gets a fresh and ample supply of cash. God bless the Supreme Court and Citizens United”
― Mark M. Bello, Betrayal High

“If the voices in your head talk to you, no one cares until they tell you to start killing people. Then you’re crazy.”
― Linda Armstrong, Mission: Subhero

“Trains are great dirty smoky things," said Will. "You won't like it."
Tessa was unmoved. "I won't know if I like it until I try it, will I?"
"I've never swum naked in the Thames before, but I know I wouldn't like it."
"But think how entertaining for sightseers," said Tessa, and she saw Jem duck his head to hide the quick flash of his grin.”
― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Prince