XPD Quotes

“Parker had acquired the North American habit of making his demands sound like polite inquiries.”
― Len Deighton, XPD

“It was tempting to give it just a trace of water but he resisted the temptation – better that it was forced to adjust to its new environment. Too much care and attention could ruin it – it was a characteristic that cacti shared with agents in the field.”
― Len Deighton, XPD

“Yes, of course. A matter of principle, was it? I’ve always said that matters of principle are the very last things that should provoke a man to seeking recourse in the law courts. The same might well be said of the recourse to violence.”
― Len Deighton, XPD

“Rich young troublemakers. The western world is full of such people.”
― Len Deighton, XPD

“What do the British care about Churchill’s reputation; they have history books full of such men. Democracy is the fabric from which their society is woven.”
― Len Deighton, XPD

“Doesn’t he know that all the world’s governments tell lies all day every day, and show no sign of contrition even when they are caught out in such untruths?”
― Len Deighton, XPD

“Breslow!' Stein's voice was so loud that it made the thin hardboard walls of the dressing room rattle as they echoed back the sound of it. 'Breslow!' It was more like a cry for help than a threat. 'Breslow!' shouted Stein again. He was beginning to realize that Max Breslow controlled a thousand Führers.”
― Len Deighton, XPD