Quotes by David Baldacci
Sometimes, the only way to protect the truth is to bury it deep.
Every choice has a consequence, intended or not.
The past is a map, not a prison. Learn from it, but don't let it dictate your destination.
Loyalty is a two-way street. If it's only one way, it's called servitude.
The most dangerous lies are the ones we tell ourselves.
Everyone has a price. The trick is finding what it is.
The past is a map, not a prison. Learn from it, but don't be confined by its borders.
Power reveals character. Absolute power reveals it absolutely.
Sometimes, the only way to win is to change the rules.
Sometimes, the hardest truths are the ones we hide from ourselves.
Betrayal cuts deepest when it comes from those you trust the most.
Sometimes, the truth is buried so deep, you need a shovel, not a microscope.
Fear is a powerful weapon. But courage, fueled by purpose, is stronger.
Power without purpose is a dangerous weapon. Choose your battles wisely.
The past is a ghost that always finds a way to haunt the present.
Sometimes, the hardest thing to do is to simply walk away.
Power corrupts, but the fear of losing it corrupts absolutely.
The truth is a weapon, but like any weapon, it can cut both ways. Use it wisely.
The past is a map, not a prison. Learn from it, but don't let it define where you're going.
Sometimes, the greatest battles are fought not on battlefields, but within ourselves.
The truth always has a way of surfacing. It's just a matter of time and pressure.
The world changes, but the desire for justice remains constant.
Justice isn't blind, it's nearsighted, often only seeing what it wants to see.
Justice delayed is not necessarily justice denied. Sometimes, it's justice meticulously prepared.
Loyalty is a rare currency in a world overflowing with self-interest.
Doubt is a virus. Isolate it before it infects your dreams.
Success is not the absence of failure, but the persistence to overcome it.
In the pursuit of justice, sometimes the greatest victory is preventing injustice.
Every secret has a price. The question is, who's willing to pay it?
Trust is a fragile thing, easily broken, impossible to repair perfectly.
The truth is a stubborn thing. It may bend, it may be obscured, but it rarely breaks.
Loyalty isn't blind. It's seeing the flaws and still choosing to stand by.