“But there was not a police car in sight. Sure, Tracy thought in disgust. They’re never around when you need them.”

“I will survive, Tracy thought. I face mine enemies naked, and my courage is my shield.”

“Inspector Tinou sat silent. The Greek police department did not welcome interference from other countries in their affairs. Particularly Americans. They are always too-sou, so sure of themselves.”

“We’re flimflam artists. But remember, sonny, you can’t con people unless they’re greedy to begin with. W. C. Fields had it right. You can’t cheat an honest man.”

“To be successful you need friends and to be very successful you need enemies.”

“I'm sure that whatever changed is only temporary. It will change again.”

“Surely you’ve been sent from the heavens to teach us mortals what beauty is.”