His light blue eyes behind his spectacles were like those of a baby who remembers his previous incarnation and is more amused than dismayed to find himself reborn in new surroundings. He had a baby's vulnerability, which is also the invulnerability of a creature whom one dare not harm.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not to make a mess of life.

I would rather be a coward than brave, because people hurt you when you are brave.

If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the decency to betray my country.