- Nero Wolfe: Of all the species, man is the only species who knows in advance what will kill him... his insatiable curiosity.
- Frank Erskine Sr.: What opinions have you formed about it?
- Nero Wolfe: Opinions from experts cost money, Mr. Erskine.
- Voice of Cheney Boone: [Wolfe and his guests are listening to a recording of Cheney Boone's voice] Now, I don't think I would mind so much being betrayed for something up in the millions, but for sixteen thousand dollars?