LeClerc Quotes in The Looking Glass War (1970)

John Avery: [wondering why Lieser would want to be part of the mission] Why would he do it?

LeClerc: Biology. Men change their politics but sex, sex is something you can depend upon.

[subtitled version]

[the students are writing an examination]

Pépinot enfant: Leclerc!

Leclerc: What?

Pépinot enfant: Are we still friends?

Leclerc: Sure, why?

Pépinot enfant: How much is 5 plus 3?

Leclerc: 53.

Pépinot enfant: You sure?

Leclerc: Yeah.

Pépinot enfant: [excitedly] Thanks.