But I think the real tension lies in the relationship between what you might call the pursuer and his quarry, whether it's the writer or the spy. (John le Carré)

But I think the real tension lies in the relationship between what you might call the pursuer and his quarry, whether it's the writer or the spy.

John le Carré

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