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1 " Every decent con man knows that the simplest truth is more powerful than even the most elaborate lie. "
― Ally Carter , Uncommon Criminals (Heist Society, #2)
2 " Fear is a weakness. It makes a person lose her nerve and her cool. It makes people jumpy and organizations nervous, and when that happens, there is always a chance to take advantage. "
3 " You cannot con an honest man. "
4 " I don't want tea, I want justice! "
5 " Kat looked down at her lemonade. 'Do you think he betrayed the love of his life...because of us?''She used the name Romani, Kat,' was Gabrielle's answer. 'And besides...' She let the words draw out. Her gaze went to the distance, and there was a sense of peace in the way she said, 'WE'RE the love of his life.' She raised her glass again. 'To family. "
6 " I mean she's Cleopatra... shouldn't she and Antony have known better? They were so different...""Variety is the spice of life""And from a thousand miles apart""Absence makes the heart grow fonder "
7 " Even the longest con was never more than an assortment of moments that were in themselves very very short. "
8 " Hey anyone who thinks a non-military–grade rappelling cable can support the weight of two grown men and a miniature donkey deserves to fall off a cliff. "
9 " Don't let two men fall in love with you, girls. It's not the sort of thing that ends well."-Uncle Charles "
10 " Oh you’re heist-drunk Kitty Kat. And you have been since the Henley. "
11 " Hey No one makes me do anything. Not my family. Not your family...not even you. "
12 " It seems you don't approve of the family business Katerina. Or of me. But these chances you take... These things you do... This is a dangerous life to live... alone. "
13 " Kat turned back to Hale. "The Mary Poppins?""Seemed like a good idea at the time.""Oh. Yeah. Obviously. Just so we're clear, this master plan of yours...""Might have a couple kinks to work through," Hale admitted, then reached for her hand. As soon as he touched her, Kat knew there was no such thing as curses. People make and break their own fortunes-they are the masters of their own fate. And right then Kat wouldn't have changed a thing.She kissed him, quick and feather soft."What was that for?" he asked.Kat placed her fingers on his face and brought his forehead close to hers, touching as she whispered, "For luck. "
14 " You should always trust the instincts of children. "
15 " I for one like chaos. Chaos looks good on me. "
16 " Kat felt her heart beat faster, adrenaline pumping through her veins, and she knew he was right. She studied him for a long time. "Do you believe in curses, Hale?"He looked at her. "I believe in you. "
17 " love is the biggest con of all "
18 " For a genius thief you really are a stupid girl aren't you? "
19 " Do you have any idea how hard it is to tail an eighty year-old woman Its hard. Really hard. Really...slow. -Grabrielle "
20 " Angus looked at Hamish. "I hate it when Mom and Dad fight."Hamish smoothed his brother's messy hair. "Me too. "
