Quote by Aldrich Ames

Espionage, for the most part, involves finding a person who knows something or has something that you can induce them secretly to give to you. That almost always involves a betrayal of trust.

Espionage, for the most part, involves finding a person who

Summary

This quote by Aldrich Ames highlights the essence of espionage. It emphasizes the act of using deception and manipulation to extract valuable information or possessions from individuals who possess them. Espionage revolves around exploiting the trust and confidence placed in the person being targeted. It acknowledges that the very nature of espionage requires a betrayal of trust, revealing that the pursuit of intelligence often involves exploiting vulnerabilities and compromising personal connections in order to obtain classified information.

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By Aldrich Ames

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