# Quote — Richard Morgan, Altered Carbon

> This was no time for thinking. Thought in combat was a luxury about as appropriate as a hot bath and massage.

- Author: [Richard Morgan](https://www.leafyquotes.com/richard-morgan.md)
- Book: [Altered Carbon](https://www.leafyquotes.com/richard-morgan/altered-carbon.md)
- Page: 493
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