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History keeps her secrets longer than most of us. But she has one secret that I will reveal to you tonight in the greate
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"History keeps her secrets longer than most of us. But she has one secret that I will reveal to you tonight in the greatest confidence. Sometimes there are no winners at all. And sometimes nobody needs to lose"

- John Le Carre

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This quote by John Le Carre talks with the idea that background is commonly shrouded in enigma which it can take a long time to uncover its secrets. He recommends that there is one secret specifically that he is willing to show to us. This trick is that occasionally there are no winners in a scenario, and that often no one requires to lose. This speaks with the suggestion that sometimes the most effective result is one where nobody is victorious, and nobody is defeated. It suggests that occasionally the most effective strategy is to locate a compromise that helps everybody. This quote encourages us to think of the effects of our activities and also to think about the possible outcomes of any scenario. It advises us that in some cases the very best option is one that does not include a victor or a loser.

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John Le Carre This quote is written / told by John Le Carre between October 19, 1931 and December 12, 2020. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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