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“Some tourists think Amsterdam is a city of sin, but in truth it is a city of freedom. And in freedom, most people find sin.”
“By seeing how small the world is, I realize how capable I am. I can conquer anything. Anywhere. Anyone.”
“Prostitution is not exactly a reputable business over there either, even though the girls actually have to pay taxes on their earnings, and submit to regular health check ups. Even the prostitutes ...”
“.. the smell of canals and cigarette smoke, all the people sitting outside the cafs drinking beer, saying their r's and g's in a way I'd never learn. I missed the future. Obviously I knew even befo...”
“But words are water in Amsterdam, they flood your ears and set the rot, and the church's east corner is crowded.”
“It's hard to argue over money when a girl flashes you her pussy.”
“You are a stone, thrown upon a lake. But the ripples you create will never make you still.”
“This city is like no other city in the world. It is brilliant but it is bloated, and I've never called it home”
“The turnip cannot thrive in the tulips patch of soil.”
“The rules of this house are written in water. I must either sink or swim.”
“Because, Petronella - it's something in his soul. It's something in his soul and you can't get it out.”
“All we can do if we're lucky is stich up the mistakes other people make.”
“That may be. But to decide that I was never going to live as a proper woman was not your choice to make.' 'What do you mean a proper woman?' 'A proper woman marries - she has children -' 'Then what...”
“Love your children, for they are the seeds that will make this city bloom.”
“Words are water in this city. One drop of rumour could drown us.”
“Take care, take care. This city thrives! It's money gives you wings to soar. But it is a yoke on your shoulders and you would do well to take note of the bruise around your neck.”
“Believe it or don't believe it, Madame. But my feet are tired too. Bloody tired. Like a dead man's.”
“We're nothing more than prisoners to your desire.”
“The ink was secret nectar, for Marin isn't married.”
“There are horizons through the brickwork, you wait and see.”
