Even at the Gallagher Academy, they don't teach you to break somebody's heart.

— Ally Carter

Eventually, we all end up alone.

— Ally Carter

Every decent con man knows that the simplest truth is more powerful than even the most elaborate lie.

— Ally Carter

Fear is a weakness. It makes a person lose her nerve and her cool. It makes people jumpy and organizations nervous, and when that happens, there is always a chance to take advantage.

— Ally Carter

For the first time I realize how perilous peace can be. I appreciate the tightrope that my grandfather has spent his whole life trying to walk. And now, more than ever, I grow terrified that I'm going to make us all fall down.

— Ally Carter

Friends help each other when they are...you know...going up international hit men and stuff.

— Ally Carter

Grace, if you have used an iron within the last six months, I will eat that fork," Ms. Chancellor says." Which one?" I try to tease. "You've got a lot of forks to choose from."" From which to choose, Grace. Do not end your sentences in prepositions, dear."" Of course, I totally see what you're getting at. I mean, at what you're getting.

— Ally Carter

Hale." Kat sighed. "The headmaster's car? Really? That's not too clichéd for you?" What can I say?" He shrugged. "I'm an old-fashioned guy. Besides, it's a classic for a reason." He leaned against the window. "It's good to see you, Kat." Kat didn't know what to say. It's good to see you, too? Thanks for getting me kicked out? Is it possible you've gotten even hotter? I think I might have missed you?

— Ally Carter

Honor is overrated.

— Ally Carter

Hope is a delicate thing. A dangerous thing.

— Ally Carter