# Quote — Harry Turtledove, Agent of Byzantium

> “Mobs,” Corippus said scornfully. “The bravest bastards in the world, till somebody fights back.”

- Author: [Harry Turtledove](https://www.leafyquotes.com/harry-turtledove.md)
- Book: [Agent of Byzantium](https://www.leafyquotes.com/harry-turtledove/agent-of-byzantium.md)
- Page: 288
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/harry-turtledove/agent-of-byzantium/mobs-corippus-said

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