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born 1978 United States

Scott Lynch (born April 2, 1978, in Saint Paul) is an American fantasy author, best known for his Gentlemen Bastards series of novels.

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Also known as: Red Seas Under Red Skies

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I’m not without my sympathies, Lamora. They just don’t necessarily reside with you.

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

“You rule the Bondsmagi,” said Locke, incredulously.
“Rule is too strong a term. We do occasionally manage to avert total chaos.”

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

I’m sure we can communicate. I speak fluent hatchet.

The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006)

“We were sent here to learn from you!”
“You want a lesson, boy? If you find yourself being born, climb back in as quick as you can, because life’s a bottomless feast of shit.”

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

Master Kosta...What a pleasure! Selendri tells me you’ve expressed an interest in getting killed.

Red Seas Under Red Skies (2007)

Gods, all this maneuvering for moral advantage. You’d think we were married.

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

I’m going to give you a thorough examination. This may cause some discomfort, but don’t complain. I won’t be listening.

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

I don’t want you to agree with me; I want you to use your misplaced acorn of a brain before the squirrel comes looking for it again.

Red Seas Under Red Skies (2007)

“Why the hell are you here?”
“A matter of conscience.”
“Really?” said Locke. “Yours? You keep alluding to its existence. Somehow I’m not convinced.”

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

Refusal noted and cordially declined.

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

“My responsibility was to tell you the truth, not wrap you in swaddling clothes.” She raised her hood again, half-veiling her face in shadow. “Nor protect you from your own badly aimed temper.”

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

“Let’s be obvious. Me brute, you weasel.”
“Agreed. You brute, me charming mastermind.”

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

“I say again, impossible.”
“And I correct you again. Difficult. ‘Difficult’ and ‘impossible’ are cousins often mistaken for one another, with very little in common.”

Red Seas Under Red Skies (2007)

Our patron has always sort of danced upon the notion that austerity and piety go hand in hand; down here, we show our appreciation for things by appreciating, if you get me.

The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006)

“You needed a bath,“ Jean interrupted. “You were covered in self-pity.“

Red Seas Under Red Skies (2007)

“You know, believe it or not, ‘the gods will provide’ is not a fucking plan, lad. You’ve got one hell of a talent for improvisation, but when that lets you down, it lets you down hard.”

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

Maybe this is going to complicate the hell out of things. So what? You’re the complication I want more than anything else. You’re my favorite complication.

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

“We already know how too—”
“I don’t care what you think you know, Kosta. Until further notice, we’re gonna presume that you’re too dumb to count to one.”

Red Seas Under Red Skies (2007)

“What’s your hand [of cards] look like?“
“A parched desert...How’s yours?“
“A wasteland of bitter frustration.“

Red Seas Under Red Skies (2007)

“Government affairs are a bit beyond our experience,” said Jean.
“Nonsense. You’ll feel right at home. What is government but theft by consent? You’ll be moving in a society of kindred spirits.”

The Republic of Thieves (2013)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Scott Lynch (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.