Blackstone Code

Lynch never lies. To him, lying is a serious moral failing—though he does speak strategically at times.

Many people look down on girls who use their bodies to gain opportunities, but who ever considers that everyone comes into this world the same way?

Self-respect, dignity—these girls didn’t just pay in sweat to get where they are. They also sacrificed their pride and sense of self.

Strictly speaking, they give more than those who only know how to work hard. They are, in fact, working even harder.

Don’t envy others’ success. Don’t lament the unfairness of fate. Fate has always offered everyone the same signals of fairness. It’s just that some people aren’t willing to make certain choices—or they’re too set in their ways.

But you can’t impose your principles on others. If someone likes eating shit, does that mean the whole world should join him just to make him feel better?

Obviously not.

Lynch’s fingertip continued its slow descent, encountering its first rise and fall.

Naily’s mind was a mess. She understood what Lynch was saying—more than that, she felt he was right.