Like my mother said, trouble always seems to find me.
It’s hard for a man, if he’s halfway decent, to leave his family behind.
It won’t be forever. We just need to kill a few more people.[to Marlo and Jane]
It was 25 years ago, I don’t know.[John Sampson]That’s your answer for everything. You’re in the perfect line of work, you know that, Congressman?[Jack Reacher]
If you’re trying to prepare yourself for what you might find, don’t bother. Can’t be done. Just ask the question.[to Duffy]
I’m providing you an opening because I promised my mother I’d give dumb guys like you a chance to walk away.
I’m good at not letting people get away with things.
Whoa, you’re taking a nap right now?[David O’Donnell]I’m gonna be arrested, but I got a feeling it’s gonna take a while. So… sleep when you can.[Jack Reacher]
I’m already carrying boots. If I had any more clothes, pretty soon I’d need a suitcase. I got a suitcase, I need a house to keep it in. Then I need a car for the driveway. Before you know it, I’m filling out all kinds of forms.[to David O’Donnell]
I’ll ruin your life with one phone call.[Zacarias Perez]I’ll end your life with one phone.[Jack Reacher]
I like short stories. They get right to the point.
I don’t lie to people who get me out of jail.[to Roscoe]