Markus Wolf Quotes

A collection of quotes by Markus Wolf.

Markus Wolf was an East German intelligence chief, often referred to as "the man without a face." He was born on January 19, 1923, and played a significant role in the Cold War era. Wolf was the head of the foreign intelligence service, Hauptverwaltung Aufklärung (HVA), under the Ministry for State Security (Stasi). Known for his cleverness and espionage skills, he was responsible for infiltrating spies into Western countries. With an unparalleled reputation as a spymaster, Wolf remained an enigmatic figure until his death on November 9, 2006.