It was an art form, and you don’t learn to be an artist. You’re either born one, or you aren’t. - Mike Resnick

You're going to find this hard to believe, but I don't give a damn about the money," answered Flint.
"'Hard' is an understatement," said Mr. Ahasuerus. "I find it impossible to believe.

You have many wonderful qualities, Virtue—you lie and cheat and blackmail and bluff with great panache, and you’re thoroughly delightful in bed—but you simply aren’t a skilled professional killer.

There is nothing worse than a meaningless death."
Flint smiled a bittersweet smile. "I envy you for thinking so.