An understanding between intelligent men is always a satisfactory occurrence.
 Joseph Conrad, Under Western Eyes (1911). copy citation

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Author Joseph Conrad
Source Under Western Eyes
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Date 1911
Language English
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“Razumov concluded that to get to the bottom of that mind was an impossible feat. A great disquiet made his heart beat quicker. The high official, issuing from behind the desk, was actually offering to shake hands with him. “Good-bye, Mr Razumov. An understanding between intelligent men is always a satisfactory occurrence. Is it not? And, of course, these rebel gentlemen have not the monopoly of intelligence.” “I presume that I shall not be wanted any more?” Razumov brought out that question while his hand was still being grasped.” source