“History is moving pretty quickly these days, and the heroes and villains keep on changing parts.”

—  Ian Fleming , book Casino Royale

Variant: History is moving pretty quickly these days and the heroes and villains keep on changing parts.
Source: Casino Royale

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English author, journalist and naval intelligence officer 1908–1964

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