Matthew

“Got it with you?” I asked Butters. “Are you kidding?” he said, grinning. “I may never put it down again.” “So show her,” I said. “You think that’s . . . you know. Okay? To show it off like that?” “You aren’t showing off,” I said. “You’re confirming her faith.” Butters screwed up his face and then said, “Yeah. I guess that’s okay, then.”
― Jim Butcher, Skin Game

“You already beat yourself up for enough things that aren't your fault. People who care don't want to add to that." He paused, and then added gently, "But you assumed it was about you." I finished the beer and sighed. "Arrogance," I said."I feel stupid." "Good," Michael said. "It's good for everyone to feel that way sometimes. It helps remind you how much you still have to learn.”
― Jim Butcher, Skin Game