It was not really possible to understand oneself, let alone another human being.

... if you love your country why is it necessary to hate other countries?

He's not the finest character that ever lived. But he's a human being, and a terrible thing is happening to him. So attention must be paid.

You cant get very far in this world without your dossier being there first.

Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!

Chris: I don't know why it is, but every time I reach out for something I want, I have to pull back because other people will suffer.

Never fight fair with a stranger, boy. You'll never get out of the jungle that way.