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The Company
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A gripping espionage thriller that spans decades and follows the lives of CIA agents as they navigate the complex world of Cold War intrigue.

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In a business run on trust, it's always smart to consider the possibility that the guy at the other end of the table is a hard-nosed son of a bitch who would like nothing better than to take you down.

Robert Littell

trustbusiness

Power is the most addictive drug in the world.

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power

The problem with loyalty to a cause is that the cause will always betray you.

Robert Littell

loyaltybetrayal

Success is a relative term. It brings so many relatives.

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success

The first rule of intelligence work is not to talk about intelligence work.

Robert Littell

intelligence

In the world of espionage, loyalty is a fickle mistress.

Robert Littell

espionageloyalty

The truth is a matter of perspective, and in the intelligence game, perspective is a luxury few can afford.

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truthintelligence

You can't win in this business if you don't have the stomach for it.

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business

Love and espionage don't mix well. Someone always gets hurt.

Robert Littell

loveespionage

The most dangerous secrets are the ones you carry within yourself.

Robert Littell

secrets