How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
His friend, his former friend, Valentine, and his wife, his ex-wife Madeleine, had spread the rumor that his sanity had collapsed. Was it true? (1.6)
Wow. Who needs friends when you've got a friend like Val? Not only does the guy steal Herzog's wife, he spreads the rumor that Herzog is insane so that Herzog will be out of the way while they have their new love affair.
Quote #2
"I am your friend. And I'm a truthful person." (2.83)
Like many people in this book, Aunt Zelda needs to remind Herzog that she is his friend even when she gives him painful advice. That's what a good friend does, even though it might be painful at the time.
Quote #3
"Good friends of mine, you mean." (2.90)
Herzog isn't dumb. He knows that a lot of his so-called "good friends" were chasing after Madeleine the moment they heard about her split with Herzog. This fact just reminds Herzog that friendship is all well and good, but it tends to crumble when there's a beautiful woman involved.