“ An understanding between intelligent men is always a satisfactory occurrence. ”
Joseph Conrad, Under Western Eyes (1911). copy citation
Author | Joseph Conrad |
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Source | Under Western Eyes |
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Date | 1911 |
Language | English |
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Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2480/2480-h/2480-h.htm |
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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.”
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