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"Spies" Quotes

Two young boys discover unexpected secrets about the adults around them during World War II.

Quotes

We never did get the hang of it, did we?

Michael Frayn

friendshipregret

It’s odd how you can be fond of people you don’t really like.

Michael Frayn

relationshipscontradiction

People can go on being thoughtless, selfish, and unaware, and still be fond of each other.

Michael Frayn

human naturerelationships

We can’t help being ourselves, can we?

Michael Frayn

self-awarenessacceptance

It’s the unknown that makes you afraid, isn’t it?

Michael Frayn

fearuncertainty

We all tell lies, don’t we?

Michael Frayn

deceptiontruth

It’s a strange thing, memory.

Michael Frayn

memoryreflection

There’s always something we don’t know, isn’t there?

Michael Frayn

uncertaintyknowledge

Families are a mystery, aren’t they?

Michael Frayn

familymystery

Some things can’t be explained, can they?

Michael Frayn

mysteryacceptance