But gossip must see its characters in black and white, equip them with sins and motives easily conveyed in the shorthand of conversation. - John le Carré

" "

But gossip must see its characters
in black and white, equip them with
sins and motives easily conveyed in
the shorthand of conversation.

human-behaviour
English
Collect this quote

About John le Carré

John le Carré is the pen-name of David John Moore Cornwell (19 October 1931 – 12 December 2020), who was a British writer of spy novels and a former spy himself.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Birth Name: David John Moore Cornwell
Alternative Names: David Cornwell • John le Carre
All quotes from John le Carré Similar Quotes by other Originators
PREMIUM FEATURE
Advanced Search Filters

Filter search results by source, date, and more with our premium search tools.

Unlock Premium Filters

Additional quotes by John le Carré

Limited Time Offer

Premium members can get their quote collection automatically imported into their Quotewise collections.

Contact Us Get Premium
The greatest crime is to do nothing because we can only do a little (...) I feel nothing, because feeling is subversive and contrary to military discipline. Therefore I do not feel, but I fight and therefore I exist. (part I, chapter 10)
This quote has a book source. Sign up to see titles and page references
Find Similar