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Captain Alatriste
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"Captain Alatriste" Quotes

A Spanish soldier navigates the dangerous world of 17th century Madrid as a sword-for-hire.

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I have seen too much. And I've seen it too soon.

Arturo Pérez-Reverte

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The devil is in the details, my friend.

Arturo Pérez-Reverte

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There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at the heart's controls.

Arturo Pérez-Reverte

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There are men who love war, and we are fools enough to encourage them.

Arturo Pérez-Reverte

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A man can die but once. We owe God a death.

Arturo Pérez-Reverte

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The only thing that is certain is that nothing is certain.

Arturo Pérez-Reverte

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It is a bad business, this thing called war.

Arturo Pérez-Reverte

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There are times when it is better to look away.

Arturo Pérez-Reverte

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The truth is often the best lie.

Arturo Pérez-Reverte

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A man can sell his soul for less than a mule.

Arturo Pérez-Reverte

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