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It’s the oldest question of all, George. Who can spy on the spies? Who can smell out the fox without running with him?”
Very good question. George Smiley does a great job, with a little help from his friends, finding out.
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“Remember, love that doesn't include honesty doesn't deserve to be called love.”
― The Silent Patient
― The Silent Patient
“I don't know why, but I don't trust the word free anymore. Lunch here is supposed to be free, but it feels like it costs me a lot.”
― Free Lunch
― Free Lunch
“When I was little, my dad used to hit me if I spilled my milk, Leo. That didn't teach me not to spill things. It just made me scared of milk. Remember that.”
― Beartown
― Beartown
“No child should feel alone. Or ashamed. Or worthless. They need to know that their circumstances are not their fault.”
― Free Lunch
― Free Lunch
“One of the hardest things about getting old is admitting mistakes that it's too late to put right.”
― Beartown
― Beartown
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