Alex Quote by Simon R. Green
“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
Source Novel: The Dark Side of the Sun, 2005
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.
![“I remember having some problems with [the Deus Ex theme] when I first heard it and I was trying to figure out how to tell [Alex Brandon] I wanted changes. But then I noticed that I couldn't get it out of my mind. I was whistling or humming it to myself all the time. So I just kept my mouth shut…” quote by Warren Spector](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ac/warren-spector-41522_alex_i-remember-having-some-problems-with-the_44541.jpg)
