In keeping people straight, principle is not as powerful as a policeman.

- Abel Hermant

Lies kill love, it's been said. Well, what about frankness, then.

- Abel Hermant

Heroism does not require spiritual maturity.

- Abel Hermant

I have no idea what the mind of a lowlife scoundrel is like, but I know what the mind of an honest man is like; it is terrifying.

- Abel Hermant