Patriotism is just loyalty to friends, people, families.

So that’s your sister?” asks Dee in a quiet voice.
“Yeah.”
“The one you risked your life for?”
“Yeah.”
The twins nod politely in that automatic way that people do when they don’t want to say something insulting.
“Your family any better?” I ask.
Dee and Dum look at each other, assessing.
“Nah,” says Dee.
“Not really,” says Dum at the same time.

Convince people that you need them, and watch what they do.

She can't fall for you if you aren't there to catch her.

I don't like to give up on people when they need someone not to give up on them.

I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both, and I believe they both get paid in the end, but the fools first.