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21 " That’s what the pig in the pen says when his brother gets knifed for dinner.” He shrugged. “You’re still in the pen. Still gonna die. "
― Paolo Bacigalupi , Ship Breaker (Ship Breaker, #1)
22 " Half-men don’t fight like people. More like hurricanes. "
23 " You should remember that, all of you. If you're just smart or just lucky, it's not worth a copper yard. You got to have both, or you're just like Sloth down at those bonfires, begging for someone to find a use for you. "
24 " I don't buy that." Pearly shook his head. "What have you got without your promises? You're nothing. Less than nothing. "
25 " Family wasn’t any more reliable than marriages or friendships or blood-sworn crew, and maybe less. "
26 " He was going to drown, but hey, he could read. "
27 " now, suddenly, the two of them were on his mind, like spirit demons, plucking at guilt. "
28 " Spending money on the poor is like throwing money into a fire. They’ll just consume it and never thank you,” Tool said. "