"No longer leader of a bunch of unwashed bush fighters, but Minister of State of a sovereign government... And the most successful ivory-poacher of all time - is that not true?" Section 1, Pg 15
Minister of State to the officer who carried out the plan he devises to stampede an elephant herd into a mine field to kill a large number without the cost of bullets and time normally spent poaching.

"You know what they call an optimist here? It's somebody who believes that things can't get any worse." Section 2, Pg 34
Jock Daniel's comment to Craig Mellow during the first few minutes of their reunion when Craig returned to Africa.

"Such things might work in England and America - but this is Africa. They do not work here - I will not bow down to the will of five dirt-eaters." Section 2, Pg 47
Comrade Lookout to Craig Mellow as they...