“Only law firm out there’s called Smith and Wesson.”
Ian Fleming
The quote by Leiter to James Bond in the novel.
Diamonds Are Forever (Primary source)
Diamonds Are Forever is the fourth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series, plunging 007 into the illicit diamond trade and the brutal underworld of American organized crime.
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“When the odds are hopeless, when all seems to be lost, then is the time to be calm, to make a show of authority—at least of indifference.”
— Ian Fleming Primary source“Surround yourself with human beings, my dear James. They are easier to fight for than principles.”
— Ian Fleming Primary source“I don’t drink tea. I hate it. It’s mud. Moreover it’s one of the main reasons for the downfall of the British Empire. Be a good girl and make me some coffee.”
— Ian Fleming Primary source“Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it’s enemy action.”
— Ian Fleming Primary source“This is a good place,” he said.
“There’s a lot of liquor,” I agreed.
“Today is yesterday’s pupil.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“There’s a simple rule: fish where the fish are.”
— Charlie Munger Primary source“There’s hardly anything more important than being rational or objective.”
— Charlie Munger Primary source