Bond’s abrupt departure from the romantic log cabin at the opening of The Spy Who Loved Me is prompted by an urgent summons from M, and it immediately crystallizes the character’s priorities. When his companion protests with the above, Bond’s coolly dismissive reply, “So does England,” is delivered as he exits fully outfitted for skiing.

It’s a quintessential Bond line that is glib on the surface, but one that confirms Bond’s overall objective. Ironically, his confidence proves misplaced, as the woman he leaves behind promptly betrays his presence. The scene is a reminder of the frequent pitfalls of his vices in his line of work.