Author: John le Carre

Quotes

If there is one eternal truth of politics, it is that there are always a dozen good reasons for doing nothing.

If there is one eternal truth of politics, it is that there are always a dozen good reasons for doing nothing.

- John le Carre

My definition of a decent society is one that first of all takes care of its losers, and protects its weak.

My definition of a decent society is one that first of all takes care of its losers, and protects its weak.

- John le Carre

A spy, like a writer, lives outside the mainstream population. He steals his experience through bribes and reconstructs it.

A spy, like a writer, lives outside the mainstream population. He steals his experience through bribes and reconstructs it.

- John le Carre

People who've had very unhappy childhoods are pretty good at inventing themselves. If nobody invents you for yourself, nothing is left but to invent yourself for others.

People who've had very unhappy childhoods are pretty good at inventing themselves. If nobody invents you for yourself, nothing is left but to invent yourself for others.

- John le Carre

Love is whatever you can still betray. Betrayal can only happen if you love.

Love is whatever you can still betray. Betrayal can only happen if you love.

- John le Carre

The Cold War was over long before it was officially declared dead.

The Cold War was over long before it was officially declared dead.

- John le Carre

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