“The ancient corruption was again contained. To do more would…

“The ancient corruption was again contained. To do more would have upset the balance, but we knew to remain ever vigilant lest it resurface. Neither the Hammers nor the pagans could be trusted not to meddle.” -Keeper Annals

Thief: The Dark Project, Miscellaneous Quotes

Source: Mission V: Assassins

Other Thief Quotes

Since you left us, you’ve been a stone rolling downhill. Now you must aim this remarkable momentum. It is past time for the balance to shift. - View Quote Details on Since you left us, you’ve been a stone rolling downhill…
“Greed shall be your undoing, poor Garrett.”-Oracle Statue - View Quote Details on “Greed shall be your undoing, poor Garrett.”-Oracle Statue
Apparently their leaders…Donal and Reuben…are arguing over the prized sapphire vase. Sounds like they could use a third party to settle their disagreement. Since I’m no mediator, I’ll just steal the vase from them. They’ll be so busy blaming each other no one will suspect an outsider. - View Quote Details on Apparently their leaders…Donal and Reuben…are arguing over the prized sapphire…
“Reliance upon others
Is weakness for the strong
But strength for the weak.
Wisdom and balance lie in knowing your own nature over time.” -Chronicle of the Metal Age - View Quote Details on Is weakness for the strong...">“Reliance upon others
Is weakness for the strong…
“Who’s there? (Silence) I wish it’s a beautiful lady, coming to tell me how handsome I am.” - Servant - View Quote Details on “Who’s there? (Silence) I wish it’s a beautiful lady, coming…
“Anybody there? (Snickers) We’re friendly… and don’t know how to fight….” - Guard - View Quote Details on “Anybody there? (Snickers) We’re friendly… and don’t know how to…
But lo, how easily evil is failed, when the righteous hold the mace! Thou art transparent to me, Garrett, even now I can see thou seeking to stop me, but there is naught you can do. - View Quote Details on But lo, how easily evil is failed, when the righteous…
“The stone cannot know why the chisel cleaves it; the iron cannot know why the fire scorches it. When thy life is cleft and scorched, when death and despair leap at thee, beat not thy breast and curse thy evil fate, but thank the Builder for the trials that shape thee.” -The Hammer Book of Tenets - View Quote Details on “The stone cannot know why the chisel cleaves it; the…
“Look, I got all taffin’ night to look for ya. You got that kind of time?” - Guard - View Quote Details on “Look, I got all taffin’ night to look for ya…
“The essence of balance is detachment. To embrace a cause, to grow fond or spiteful, is to lose one’s balance, after which, no action can be trusted. Our burden is not for the dependent of spirit.” -Mayar, Third Keeper - View Quote Details on “The essence of balance is detachment. To embrace a cause,…