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“Though he could not remember how he had been injured or how long he had been unconcious, his first thought was to call the office and find someone to cover his shifts. He had a busy week of beating people to a bloody pulp, and his victims weren't going to punch themselves in the face. He couldn't…” quote by Michael Buckley
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““Though he could not remember how he had been injured or how long he had been unconcious, his first thought was to call the office and find someone to cover his shifts. He had a busy week of beating people to a bloody pulp, and his victims weren't going to punch themselves in the face. He couldn't leave his bosses in the lurch. He was evil, but he was professional. Perhaps it was his dedication to his work that had built him such an impressive resume: fifteen broken jaws, fifty-seven legs, a hundred arms, and more noses than he could count. He had knocked out thousands of teeth, pushed a few people off bridges, and once buried a guy in concrete up to his neck. He had been nominated for the Goon of the Year nine times by OUCH (Organization of United Criminals and Henchman), and had won its highest honor, the Brass Knuckle, seven times. At the office, he showed up early and left late. He ate his lunch on the job, frequently beating people as he ate his peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches. You didn't get on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list by taking a sick day!””

Michael Buckley

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Goon Chronicles by Michael Buckley, 2015

A ruthless enforcer prioritizes work duties over personal injury, highlighting extreme dedication to a violent profession.

In simple terms: He puts job first even when injured.

Key Takeaway

Balance duty with self‑care.

Themes

professionalism violence dedication morality humor

Mood

darkly humorous satirical

Type

satire fictional monologue

When to use this quote

  • office work
  • combat scenarios
  • criminal underworld
  • career ambition

Key Concepts

ethical relativism occupational identity extreme commitment

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is loyalty to a job worth personal harm?
  • When does professionalism become immoral?
A Different Perspective

His extreme dedication may glorify harmful behavior.

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