74 quotes
Where greed is great, corruption is simple.
Raising Caine (2015)
Only the good die young, so I’m destined to be immortal, I guess.
Fire with Fire (2013)
“So nothing has really changed.”
“Sometimes, when your adversary is trying to precipitate dramatic change, stability is the best victory.”
Trial by Fire (2014)
Careful now: just the way you rehearsed it. Use as much truth as possible: that’s how you’ll get away with the lies.
Fire with Fire (2013)
The total lack of information is a kind of information in itself.
Trial by Fire (2014)
You are impetuous. But then again, you are human.
Marque of Caine (2019)
“On the surface, it’s crazy, right?”
“It’s crazy down beyond the surface, too,” Dora affirmed.
Caine's Mutiny (2017)
They are not speculating upon the mysteries behind us, only upon the possibilities before us.
Raising Caine (2015)
Besides being grossly unprofessional and misinformed, just why is that a relevant inquiry?
Trial by Fire (2014)
“Stosh, you are insane.”
“I am inspired. They are frequently confused.”
Trial by Fire (2014)
I’m sure that’s quite witty, but I have no idea what you mean.
Fire with Fire (2013)
All enlightenment begins in ignorance and humility. This place has been a constant instruction in both.
Caine's Mutiny (2017)
He is young—well, younger—and idealistic. Which is to say, foolish.
Caine's Mutiny (2017)
What gives with him? Does he take jerk pills?
Fire with Fire (2013)
The only proper course of action regarding humanity was to leave it alone, and, if possible, isolate it. Just as one would handle any other sophont that was quite irremediably and dangerously insane.
Trial by Fire (2014)
Nice bluff—but I was born on the planet that invented poker.
Trial by Fire (2014)
The EMTs were accompanied by a smattering of suit-and-sunglass security types who were about as unobtrusive as a flock of condors in a day-care center.
Fire with Fire (2013)
You’re the military analyst, writer, historian: you, above all people, should know that those who decline to take a hand in controlling events surrender the ability to influence them.
Fire with Fire (2013)
“Your rabble’s one unifying cry will be that there must be retribution. Most will call this ‘justice.’ A few of the most intemperate will also be the most honest; they will call it ‘revenge.’”
Caine's Mutiny (2017)
“Damn it, Dad. You make me crazy.”
“That’s part of my job as a parent. If I read the manual correctly.”
Marque of Caine (2019)