Who ... what are they?" "My pride and glory," Alex said…
“Who ... what are they?" "My pride and glory," Alex said fondly. "Betty and Lucy Coltrane. Best damned bouncers in the business. Though of course I'd never tell them that. Fiercer than pit bulls and cheaper to run. Married to each other. They had a dog once, but they ate it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pride in fierce, unconventional allies, even if they are morally ambiguous.
In simple terms: Proud of tough, unorthodox friends despite their flaws.
Key Takeaway
Value loyalty over conventional morality.
Themes
loyalty
pride
morality
unconventional allies
Mood
dark
cynical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- crime syndicates
- tight-knit groups
- risky ventures
Key Concepts
pride
identity
ethical ambiguity
Questions to Reflect On
- What price do you pay for loyalty?
- When should you reject a proud but immoral ally?
A Different Perspective
Such alliances can lead to ethical compromise.