How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
He has been replaced by a man named Brunet. I treated with him in Cape Town. He says that you have been grossly calumniated by Leclerc, that his predecessor spread many vile lies about you, and that he himself has nothing but the greatest respect for you, as the liberator of your country and elected leader of your people. (18.98)
Isaac tells Toussaint that General Brunet is honest because he calls General Leclerc a liar. The guy definitely was, but we can't help but notice that someone is proving his honesty by highlighting someone else's deceit. Seems kind of like a conflict of interest to us.
Quote #8
No, he thought. There is no stillness, not now, not ever. There is another version. A true version. Death will continue. There will be no triumphant ending with souls ascending through the sky, no waiting for a reunion that might only happen after ten thousand years. (20.22)
Toussaint thinks about death like he thinks about darkness: Ultimately, there has to be truth out there somewhere in the abyss. Check out what he saying about there being a "true version." He's suggesting that his life right now is all lies. Otherwise, why would he need to look for truth?
Quote #9
That was a lie I just told you. I'm sorry. I don't know why I'd lie. You know perfectly well that I've wanted to kill people in my time, and that I've done it, too. (21.12)
It's okay, Shorty. We forgive you, man. We love that Shorty talks directly to us, especially when he apologizes for stuff. At least he's honest about when he lies to us. Plus, he's ashamed of his actions, and he doesn't want us to judge him for liking being trigger-happy sometimes. Can you blame him?