“Police business is a hell of a problem. It’s a good deal like politics. It asks for the highest type of men, and there’s nothing in it to attract the highest type of men. So we have to work with what we get...”
Book:The Lady in the Lake
Quote by Raymond Chandler
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The Lady in the Lake
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Raymond Chandler
Raymond Chandler was an American novelist renowned for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are celebrated for their unique narrative style and profound insights into the criminal world. Chandler's most famous works include 'The Big Sleep' and 'Farewell, My Lovely'. more
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