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William Colby

(1920–1996) Spy United States

7 quotes in 57 categories

William Colby was a spy from the United States, best known for Long Goodbye.

Quick Facts About William Colby

Born: January 4, 1920
Died: April 27, 1996
Nationality: United States
Profession: Spy
Notable works: Long Goodbye
Spouse: Sally Shelton-Colby

About William Colby

William Egan Colby was an American intelligence officer who served as Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) from September 1973 to January 1976. During World War II, Colby served with the Office of Strategic Services. After the war, he joined the newly created Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Silver Star St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch

Quotes by William Colby

The Latin American drug cartels have stretched their tentacles much deeper into our lives than most people believe. It's possible they are…

Believe

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Let's not go through that again. Redirect it, reduce the amount of money spent, but let's not destroy it. Because you don't…

Again

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The more we know about each other the safer we all are.

Funny

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South Vietnam faces total defeat, and soon.

Defeat

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The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media.

Agency

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We disbanded our intelligence and then found we needed it. Let's not go through that again. Redirect it, reduce the amount of…

Amount

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The habits and language of clandestinity can intoxicate even its own practitioners.

Espionage

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