We have no money. We have no possessions. Maybe that is why we value the things we do have ... loyalty and friendship.

You couldn't trust anyone or anything that belonged to the world of espionage.

She tried to smile sympathetically, but with her face it wasn't quite possible.

You must have been going very fast." "I was, until I hit the fence.

…my life has been a remarkable one. Maybe one day someone will write a book about me . . .” "I’ve never much cared for horror stories.

What were you going to do with it?” McCain asked. "I just thought it might come in useful.” "Were you planning to attack me?” "No. But that’s a good idea.

Smiling back at her, it occurs to me that I've never met a mean librarian.