“He had opened the book at random several times, seeking a sortes Virgilianae, before he chose the sentences on which his code was to be based. 'You say: I am not free. But I have lifted my hand and let it fall.' It was as if in choosing that passage, he were transmitting a signal of defiance to both the services. The last word of the message, when it was decoded by Boris or another, would read 'goodbye.”
This book delves into the psychological and ethical challenges faced by individuals working in the intelligence community, particularly focusing on the human element in espionage operations and its impact on global politics. more
Graham Greene was a renowned British writer born on October 2, 1904. His works are characterized by deep insight and unique narrative techniques, and he is hailed as one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century. Greene's writing spans a variety of themes, including spy novels, religious novels, and noir novels. more
“Renunciar a la libertad es renunciar a la condición de hombre.”
“Özgürlüğün özlemini çekecekleri yerde kendilerine bir çoban arayanlara acımak gerekir.”
“How was the wolf to blame, if the sheep were roaming free?”
“Liberty isn’t free, despite the fact that we ‘freely’ disregard that fact.”
“Could one forget how to be free?”