Luis

“A person is nothing if not the product of the lies he believes about himself.”
― Bobby Adair, Grind

“Nodding, I flashed her a smile. “I’ll do my damnedest.” “Thanks.”
― B. V. Larson, Home World

“It’s what he does. Finds someone who has a sense of ethics and follows their lead,” Naomi said. “It’s how he tries not to be a monster.” “Why would he try not to be a monster?” The sleep-slurred words were like a blanket. “Because he is one,” Naomi said, her consciousness flickering across the line. It’s why we get along.”
― James S.A. Corey, Nemesis Games

“War was a series of decisions with unpredictable outcomes. A single step in the wrong direction could earn you a bullet. Some men could make it all the way up a beach unscathed with thousands of rounds zipping by them. Others might get hit the second they jumped out of the boat. He’d been luckier than most. Maybe luckier than he deserved. “Captain”
― Nicholas Sansbury Smith, Extinction Aftermath