“What is government but theft by consent?”
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The Republic of Thieves is a fantasy novel by American writer Scott Lynch, the third book in the Gentleman Bastard series. It details the continuing adventures of Locke Lamora and Jean Tannen, as well as Sabetha, Locke's previously absent love interest. The book was released on October 8, 2013 in the US and October 10 2013 in the UK & Commonwealth. It is published by Random House and Orion.
“Stand aside, and try not to catch fire if I shed sparks of genius.”
Scott Lynch book The Republic of Thieves
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“Nobody admires anyone else without qualification. If they do they’re after an image, not a person.”
Scott Lynch book The Republic of Thieves
Interlude “Striking Sparks” section 6 (p. 247)
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“My disinterest in your bullshit is so tangible you could make bricks out of it”
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“Are you smarter than a pig, Locke?”
“On occasion,” said Locke. “There are contrary opinions.”
Scott Lynch book The Republic of Thieves
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“Yeah, but if I don't start my nervous pacing now, I'll never have it all done in time.”
Scott Lynch book The Republic of Thieves
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Source: The Republic of Thieves (2013), Chapter 5 “The Five-Year Game: Starting Position” section 1 (p. 250)
Context: 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.”
“When the sky’s falling, I take shelter under bullshit.”
Scott Lynch book The Republic of Thieves
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“I can’t name the poison that’s killing your friend. But the one that’s killing you is called hope.”
Scott Lynch book The Republic of Thieves
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Source: The Republic of Thieves (2013), Chapter 4 “Across the Amathel” section 1 (p. 184)
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Source: The Republic of Thieves (2013), Chapter 9 “The Five-Year Game: Reasonable Doubt” section 2 (p. 551)
Scott Lynch book The Republic of Thieves
Interlude “The Boy Who Chased Red Dresses” section 1 (p. 115)
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“I never would’ve thought—“
“Don’t think,” said Locke. “I’m paid to do that for you.”
Scott Lynch book The Republic of Thieves
Source: The Republic of Thieves (2013), Chapter 6 “The Five-Year Game: Change of Venue” section 1 (p. 311)
““Let’s be obvious. Me brute, you weasel.”
“Agreed. You brute, me charming mastermind.””
Scott Lynch book The Republic of Thieves
Source: The Republic of Thieves (2013), Chapter 5 “The Five-Year Game: Starting Position” section 2 (p. 254)
