One thief in particular[...] responded: "Grandfather, I know, I understand, and you must forgive me. But I have been struck more times than I have cheeks left to turn. Must I count for you the days I entered these shops only to be greeted by a detective on my heels? What kind of a fool would I be to sit at home now and twiddle my thumbs? How is it my job not to hit back? You are like my father's father, but this Polis where we live—isn't it obvious? It is no sanctuary...," which to me by then sounded like the very best of arguments.

— Pay As You Go by Eskor David Johnson (Page 187 - 188)