“When everyone lies, telling the truth isn’t just rebellion. It’s an act of revolution. So think carefully when you speak it, because the truth is a weapon.” miranda? cautioning thomas re: verbalisation of idealism? absofuckinglutely

{ Altered Carbon } 

“My dear Miranda,” His tone is fond, and there is a subdued delight upon his features which would take no effort to hide if he willed it. As it was, he saw no reason to conceal his amusement, for it was far kinder a response than the grim foreboding her words set upon him, “I do believe you’re becoming quite the dangerous radical yourself with such ideas.” 

It was hardly an insult – in the privacy of their own home, in the quiet after the last of their guests had taken their leave, dangerous words like revolution and radicalism bore tones quite deadly in the times – of fondness, gratitude and even adoration. 

“To conceal one’s true intent and ambitions at all times,” He mused, stepping into his robe so that he might remove his wig without damaging his clothes, “Not only sounds tiresome in the extreme – but also as dishonest as one can get. I’ve always admired our honesty – are you suggesting that for the sake of our ideals, we become more like the dishonest to whom we must entreat ourselves?”