Answer Quote by Robert Littell
“When people ask me if I have worked for the C.I.A., I often answer: what good to you is my answer? Because if I did, I might not say so.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Company, Robert Littell, 2002
The speaker suggests that revealing secret work would be useless because secrecy is essential to its purpose.
In simple terms: Keeping secrets protects their value.
Key Takeaway
Never reveal sensitive information.
Themes
secrecy
trust
intelligence
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- corporate espionage
- personal relationships
- law enforcement
Key Concepts
espionage
information security
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- When does secrecy become harmful?
- How can trust be built without full disclosure?
A Different Perspective
Revealing secrets can endanger missions and relationships.
