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John le Carre



John le Carre



English suspense novelist


Quotes

Quotes by John le Carre

A desk is a dangerous place from which to watch the world.
Coming home from very lonely places, all of us go a little mad: whether from great personal success, or just an all-night drive, we are the sole survivors of a world no one else has ever seen.
"The Chancellor Who Agreed To Play Spy", The New York Times, May 8, 1974
Sometimes we do a thing in order to find out the reason for it. Sometimes our actions are questions not answers.
Magnus Pym in "A Perfect Spy"
We have given away far too many freedoms in order to be free. Now it's time to take some back.
One of the George Smiley books
The only reward for love is the experience of loving.
The Secret Pilgrim


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