There is something about a thief that makes us all fascinated. Whether it’s their daring escape, the way they think on their feet, or simply the adrenaline rush of getting away with it, there’s just something intriguing about them. In honor of National Thieves’ Day (April 18th), we’ve compiled some of the best thief quotes out there to give you a little insight into what makes them tick.

The best thief quotes

1. ‘right, ” she said, ”We’re going to the Land of the Dead and I shouldn’t think negative.’ — Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

2. Someone said: friends are the thiefs of time. I shall add: of time, freedom, life; and givers of best memories, brightest moments, true feelings. — Mykyta Isagulov

3. I wondered if Grover could still read my emotions, mixed up as they were. — Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

4. Excuses are a time thief. Have a goal, accept responsibility, and take action! — Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience

5. Time is a very bankrupt and owes more than he’s worth to season. Nay, he’s a thief too: have you not heard men say, That Time comes stealing on by night and day? — William Shakespeare

6. I watched the sky as it turned from silver to grey to the colour of rain. Even the clouds tried to look the other way. — Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

7. A stupid mule is still smarter than a good horse or a bad man. — Ursula Vernon, The Tomato Thief

8. ‘your uncle, ” Poseidon sighed, ”has always had a flair for dramatic exits. I think he would’ve done well as the god of theater.’ — Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

9. If you give to a thief he cannot steal from you, and he is no longer a thief. — William Saroyan

10. The point is, Ilsa Hermann had decided to make suffering her triumph. When it refused to let go of her, she succumbed to it. She embraced it. — Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

11. What white man can say I never stole his land or a penny of his money? Yet they say that I am a thief. — Sitting Bull

12. Enlightenment arrives like a thief in the middle of the dark night of the soul. — Stefan Emunds

13. I watched the sky as it turned from silver to grey to the colour of rain. Even the clouds tried to look the other way. — Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

14. Our interest’s on the dangerous edge of things. The honest thief, the tender murderer, the superstitious atheist. — Robert Browning

15. Being happy is the best revenge. — Tiffany Reisz, The Bourbon Thief

16. Being in Birmingham, I thought I was going to be a gangster or a bag–runner or a thief. I heard music and I was determined to get out of there. — Ozzy Osbourne

17. If you make the thief the policeman there will be lots of investigation but no arrests will ever be made. — Ramana Maharshi

18. Why had he wanted to be rich, or to feel rich? Was he an unhappy mouse before? Didn’t he see the King himself often looking sad? Was anyone completely happy? — William Steig, The Real Thief

19. The Nation observed, ‘If you steal $25, you’re a thief. If you steal $250, 000, you’re an embezzler. If you steal $2, 500, 000, you’re a financier. — Oliver Stone

20. ‘i’m Crusty, ” he said, with a tartar–yellow smile.I resisted the urge to say, Yes, you are.’ — Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

21. ‘what thief does not fight to hold what he has?””One that has something better”–Locke Lamora to the Gray king’ — Scott Lynch, The Lies of Locke Lamora

22. The robb’d that smiles, steals something from the thief; He robs himself that spends a bootless grief. — William Shakespeare

23. It was a year for the ages, like 79, like 1346, to name just a few. Forget the scythe, Goddamn it, I needed a broom or a mop. And I needed a vacation. — Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

24. Fate. Sounds romantic.”You must not know anything about mythology, then, Mr. McQueen. In all the old myths, the Fates were the villains. — Tiffany Reisz, The Bourbon Thief

25. The Lord of Rags and Tatters. — Megan Whalen Turner, The Thief

26. … And the boy whose hair remained the color of lemons forever. — Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

27. It was a year for the ages, like 79, like 1346, to name just a few. Forget the scythe, Goddamn it, I needed a broom or a mop. And I needed a vacation. — Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

28. Lightning thief was good but the sea of monsters is better and has more action! — Rick Riordan

29. A small fact:You are going to die….does this worry you? — Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

30. She wanted none of those days to end, and it was always with disappointment that she watched the darkness stride forward. — Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

31. A statue of the book thief stood in the courtyard… it’s very rare, don’t you think, for a statue to appear before it’s subject has become famous? — Markus Zusak

32. He’s never taken a game from a man because they said’ thief.’ for me it blows my mind. but i’m going to continue to fight for women. — Serena Williams

33. As he mused about these things, he realized that he had to choose between thinking of himself as the poor victim of a thief and as an adventurer in quest of his treasure. — Paulo Coelho

34. I am a master of foolhardy plans. — Megan Whalen Turner, The Thief

35. To make a thief, make an owner; to create crime, create laws. — Ursula K. Le Guin

36. ‘your uncle, ” Poseidon sighed, ”has always had a flair for dramatic exits. I think he would’ve done well as the god of theater.’ — Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

37. If you cannot see my worth, you then, in turn, are worthless to me — The Mexican Horse Thief

38. The threat of Jewish competition was taken away, but so were The Jewish customers — Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

39. The robb’d that smiles steals something from the thief. — Shakespeare

40. It’s a violent galaxy filled with cutthroat pirates, cyber–mercenaries and star messiahs. If peace comes, it will have to steal in like a thief. — Mitch Michaelson

41. In the written words of the book thief herself, the journey continued like everything had happened. — Markus Zusak

42. ‘meat!” he said scornfully. ”I’m a vegetarian.”You eat cheese enchiladas and aluminum cans, ” I reminded him.Those are vegetables.’ — Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

43. When I picked him up originally, the boy’s spirit was soft and cold, like ice–cream. He started melting in my arms. Then warming up completely. Healing. — Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

44. The impoverished always try to keep moving, as if relocating might help. — Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

45. A steely look of anger flared in my mother’s eyes, and I thought, just maybe, I was leaving her in good hands after all. Her own. — Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

46. ‘what thief does not fight to hold what he has?””One that has something better”–Locke Lamora to the Gray king’ — Scott Lynch, The Lies of Locke Lamora

47. But remember: what belongs to the sea will always return to the sea.––Nereid — Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

48. Someone said: friends are the thiefs of time. I shall add: of time, freedom, life; and givers of best memories, brightest moments, true feelings. — Mykyta Isagulov

49. Peace, he’d said. And revolution. How could there be both? — Stephanie Landsem, The Thief

50. Why had he wanted to be rich, or to feel rich? Was he an unhappy mouse before? Didn’t he see the King himself often looking sad? Was anyone completely happy? — William Steig, The Real Thief

Conclusion

We all know that a thief will always try to steal something, but it’s important to remember that there’s more to a thief than just stealing. A thief can also be a symbol of courage, a reminder of the importance of taking risks, and a sign of resilience. Through these quotes, we can learn more about what it means to be a thief and the power of taking risks.