One by one we all had yielded to ceaseless intrigue and common distrust of each other, until no honest man was left; till all were intent to save their lives by holding power; for in this land to lose power is to lose life.

No man who has been in high place, has had the secrets of the Palace and the ear of the Prince, lives after he has lost favour.

The Prince, for his safety, must ensure silence, and the only silence in Egypt is the grave.
In thee, Saadat, Kaid has found an honest man.

Men will call thee mad, if thou remainest honest, but that is within thine own bosom and with fate.

For me, thou hast taken my place, and more.