“History is moving pretty quickly these days, and the heroes and villains keep on changing parts.”
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 1908–1964Related quotes
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