When a problem threatens to engulf you, there's nothing like irrelevant detail to keep your head above water. - John le Carré

Peace, gentlemen, it is well known, does not come of its own accord, and neither does freedom. Peace has enemies. Peace must be won by the sword.

Love is whatever you can still betray.
Betrayal can only happen if you love.

I would say that since the war, our methods—ours and those of the opposition—have become much the same. I mean you can’t be less ruthless than the opposition simply because your government’s policy is benevolent, can you now?