Sergei Kostin > Quotes

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― Sergei Kostin, Farewell: The Greatest Spy Story of the Twentieth Century

“There is a difference between being ‘simplistic’ and having simple answers to complex questions.”
― Sergei Kostin, Farewell: The Greatest Spy Story of the Twentieth Century

“The actions of a single person with access to the secrets of a major power have the potential to modify the course of history.”
― Sergei Kostin, Farewell: The Greatest Spy Story of the Twentieth Century

“A piece of information is only valuable if the source is reliable,”
― Sergei Kostin, Farewell: The Greatest Spy Story of the Twentieth Century

“Sun Tzu: “The essence of the art of war is deception. If able, fake inability; if close by, make believe you are far away. Transform your weak points into as many strong points.”
― Sergei Kostin, Farewell: The Greatest Spy Story of the Twentieth Century

“The essence of the art of war is deception. If able, fake inability; if close by, make believe you are far away. Transform your weak points into as many strong points.” Ferrant had discovered the Chinese strategist thanks to General Laurent, his superior at the embassy’s military mission, who would later coordinate the shipping of Farewell’s documents to France.”
― Sergei Kostin, Farewell: The Greatest Spy Story of the Twentieth Century