Isaac Edelman

“G-Men been tryin’ to snag him for years. It ain’t gonna happen. He’s smart. He’s heartless. He’s ice cold. He’s been a killer since he was twelve. He’s survived much worse than you. And, by the way, don’t think he won’t take out a few Feds if he wants to. You’re just a bunch a shitkickers to him. Who’s gonna arrest him? Huh? Cause it won’t be anyone around here. You boys need to look elsewheres for your glory and medals. That badge you got don’t mean nothin’ on these streets.”
― A.G. Russo, Bangtails, Grifters, and a Liar's Kiss

“Owls are wise. They are careful and patient. Wisdom precludes boldness. That is why owls make poor heroes.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

“She looked up at me, her eyes large with compassion, with understanding of the solitude and incivility of grief.”
― Donna Tartt, The Secret History

“Nora said: 'I love you, Nicky, because you smell nice and know such fascinating people.”
― Dashiell Hammelt