Mischief nodded. 'It's true,' he conceded. 'You're in the…
“Mischief nodded. 'It's true,' he conceded. 'You're in the company of eight world-class thieves,' he said, not without a little touch of pride. 'Saints we are not.' But then,' said Deaux-Deaux, 'who is?' he thought on this. 'Besides saints.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The dialogue shows characters acknowledging their criminal status while rejecting saintly ideals, hinting at pride and moral ambiguity.
In simple terms: Criminals accept their role, reject saintliness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace identity while questioning morality.
Themes
crime
identity
pride
Mood
dark
reflective
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- gang dynamics
- ethical dilemmas
- personal pride
Key Concepts
moral ambiguity
self‑acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a 'saint' to you?
- Can pride coexist with morality?
A Different Perspective
Pride may blind self‑reflection.