Greene: The Quiet American

Summary: The Quiet American by Greene (Heinemann (1955)). (Stub — expand from highlights.)

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Quote pages: Greene — The Quiet American

Last updated: 2026-05-07

Quotes

Society and Innocence

“Innocence is like a dumb leper who has lost his bell, wandering the world, meaning no harm.” (p. 36)

Identity and Commitment

“One has to take sides. If one is to remain human.” (p. 174)

Critical Thinking

“I wished I had some of his confidence… but I had seen too many dead bodies that had once been confident.” (p. 92)