You either complete it or you don't. You sure as hell know the United States Army doesn't hand out participation trophies, son.”
-- Campbell (7 )

Importance: This conversation takes place during the meeting in which Campbell recruits Devine to work for him. Devine knows he has to either do as Campbell instructs or face charges in Hawkins's death. This is Campbell's response when Devine asks what will happen if he does not solve the mystery.

In Russia, people die all the time. Usually by government. Or too much vodka.”
-- Valentine (18 )

Importance: This is one of Valentine's typical statements. In this conversation, he is talking about how dangerous it is just to be alive in Russia. Devine later learns that Valentine has first-hand knowledge of this because the government killed his parents and sister.

Was there really any meaning in the lives being led by people? Were we all just waiting for … nothing?”
-- Devine (22 )

Importance: Devine has seen Waiting...