# Scott Lynch

- Quotes: 78
- Author page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch

## Books

- [Red Seas Under Red Skies](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/red-seas-under-red-skies.md) — 25 quotes
- [The Lies of Locke Lamora](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-lies-of-locke-lamora.md) — 16 quotes
- [The Republic of Thieves](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves.md) — 37 quotes

## Recently added quotes

> “In my dreams I sign chits and file papers,” Nikoros muttered. “Then I awake to sign real chits and file real papers. I imagine my grave marker will be carved as a writing desk. ‘Here lies Nikoros Via Lupa, wifeless and heirless, but gods how he could alphabetize!’”

p. 582 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/in-my-dreams.md)

> Are you really that arrogant, that logic is as optional as a fashion accessory for you?

p. 551 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/are-you-really.md)

> “You need money that badly?”
>
> “As a tool, certainly. Its application is simple and universally effective.”

p. 190 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/you-need-money.md)

> Locke put his head in his hands and sighed.
>
> “I don’t expect life to make sense,” he said after a few moments, “but it would certainly be pleasant if it would stop kicking us in the balls.”

p. 250 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/locke-put-his.md)

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

p. 47 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/im-going-to-give.md)

> Push your luck, gorgeous, and eventually luck pushes back.

p. 468 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/push-your-luck.md)

> “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.”

p. 551 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/my-responsibility-was.md)

> “What happened wasn’t fair!”
>
> “Fair? You mean to claim with a straight face that you buy into that heresy, my boy?”

p. 115 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/what-happened-wasnt.md)

> “You’re trying to be charming again,” she said softly, “but I do not choose to be charmed, Locke Lamora.”

p. 247 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/youre-trying-to-be-charming.md)

> Nobody admires anyone else without qualification. If they do they’re after an image, not a person.

p. 247 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/nobody-admires-anyone.md)

> “Thank you very much, sir,” said Beth with nothing resembling actual gratitude.

p. 10 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/thank-you-very.md)

> “There were difficulties.”
>
> “Oh,” she said, “so you’re the man whose life develops complications! I’ve so longed to meet you; the rest of us here in this world have it much too easy, I’m afraid.”

p. 337 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/scott-lynch/the-republic-of-thieves/there-were-difficulties.md)