Our Country's Good Quotes

“When I say my prayers I have a terrible doubt. How can I be sure God is forgiving me? What if he will forgive me, but hasn't forgiven me yet? That's why I don't want to die, Sir. That's why I can't die. Not until I am sure. Are you sure?”
― Timberlake Wertenbaker, Our Country's Good

“This is a profligate prison for us all, it's a hellish hole we soldiers have been hauled to because they blame us for losing the war in America.”
― Timberlake Wertenbaker, Our Country's Good

“Unexpected situations are often matched by unexpected virtues, are they not?”
― Timberlake Wertenbaker, Our Country's Good

“Why are you so angry with your Duckling, harry? Don't you like it when I open my legs wide to you? Cross them over you - the way you like? What will you do when your little Duckling isn't there anymore to touch you with her soft fingertips, Harry, where you like it? First the left nipple and then the right. Your Duckling doesn't want to leave you, Harry."

"Duckling..."

"I need freedom sometimes, Harry.”
― Timberlake Wertenbaker, Our Country's Good

“Dawes? Dawes, do come back to earth and honour us with your attention for a moment.”
― Timberlake Wertenbaker, Our Country's Good