Expensive Quote by Muriel Lester
“Spying is always an expensive method of acquiring information.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Cost of Espionage, 1932
Spying is costly in resources and moral terms for gathering information.
In simple terms: Spying is expensive for intel.
Key Takeaway
Consider alternatives to espionage.
Themes
ethics
information
cost
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
political
reflective
When to use this quote
- Corporate research
- national security
- journalistic investigation
Key Concepts
Intelligence gathering
moral trade‑offs
Questions to Reflect On
- When is spying justified?
- What cheaper methods exist?
A Different Perspective
May ignore necessity in urgent threats.
