We exchanged disagreeable remarks. The impression of this first quarrel was terrible. I say quarrel, but the term is inexact. It was the sudden discovery of the abyss that had been dug between us.

“برای کشف اقیانوسهای جدید، باید شهامت ترک ساحل آرام خود را داشته باشیم.این جهان،…”

“But I'm glad you'll see me as I am. Above all, I wouldn't want people to think …”

“At that moment it meant nothing to him who might be standing over him, or what …”

“History would be a wonderful thing – if it were only true.”