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James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: The word of God surpasses earthly orders.

The word of God surpasses earthly orders. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: If you're a sailor, best not know how

If you're a sailor, best not know how to swim. Swimming only prolongs the inevitable - if the sea wants you and your time has come. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: That's the first rule of survival in enemy

That's the first rule of survival in enemy waters: volunteer nothing. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: You're a cruel, cold-gutted, heartless bastard but you've

You're a cruel, cold-gutted, heartless bastard but you've got majesty, no doubt about that. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: We have a saying that time has no

We have a saying that time has no single measure, that time can be like frost or lightning or a tear or siege or storm or sunset, or even like a rock. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: The search for the truth is the most

The search for the truth is the most important work in the whole world, and the most dangerous. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Who knows what tomorrow will bringTomorrow is in

Who knows what tomorrow will bring
Tomorrow is in the hands of God
Tomorrow will be a lovely day. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: The subject of the chapter is not what

The subject of the chapter is not what we might expect from the title. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Christianity is a religion. Not a political ideology.

Christianity is a religion. Not a political ideology. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Isn't man but a blossom taken by the

Isn't man but a blossom taken by the wind, and only the mountains and the sea and the stars and this Land of the Gods real and everlasting? — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: And damned nomads in Mesopotamia have again cut

And damned nomads in Mesopotamia have again cut the telegraph - another expeditionary force is being organized to deal with them once and for all! — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: I'm saying that some men are saints. Some

I'm saying that some men are saints. Some are happy being meek and humble and unambitious. Some men are born content to be second-best. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Tomorrow does not exist. There is only now.

Tomorrow does not exist. There is only now. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Only merchants have money to waste, and what

Only merchants have money to waste, and what are they but parasites who create nothing, grow nothing, make nothing but feed off another's labor? — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Let's piss on the bargain.

Let's piss on the bargain. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Isn't man but a blossom taken by wind,

Isn't man but a blossom taken by wind, and only the mountains and the sea and the stars and this land of the gods everlasting? — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: You never know ... that's what makes life

You never know ... that's what makes life interesting. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: In war and in peace, a good enemy

In war and in peace, a good enemy can be more valuable than a good ally. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: A man's fate is a man's fate and

A man's fate is a man's fate and life is but an illusion. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: You don't know for certain about God until

You don't know for certain about God until you're dead. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: How can a man be so brave and

How can a man be so brave and so stupid, so gentle and so cruel, so warming and so detestable
all at the same time? — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: It is simple to catch a man, all

It is simple to catch a man, all you need to know is the right bait. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: What is pain to a man? A privilege!

What is pain to a man? A privilege! — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Money means nothing to a real man.

Money means nothing to a real man. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: You must learn to control the filth of

You must learn to control the filth of your tongue, my son. It will send you to hell. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: All stories have a beginning, a middle and

All stories have a beginning, a middle and an ending, and if they're any good, the ending is a beginning. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: What are clouds, but an excuse for the

What are clouds, but an excuse for the sky? What is life, but an escape from death? — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: I send you my laughter. May Buddha bless

I send you my laughter. May Buddha bless thee and thine. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Life and death are the same ... Leave

Life and death are the same ... Leave karma to karma. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: God gives us intelligence to uncover the wonders

God gives us intelligence to uncover the wonders of nature. Without the gift, nothing is possible. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Kogo, the goshawk, fluttered on his wrist and

Kogo, the goshawk, fluttered on his wrist and settled herself, watching him. Toranaga smiled at her. I did not choose to be what I am. It is my karma. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: I'll thank you to remember that not so

I'll thank you to remember that not so many years ago men were burned at the stake just for saying the earth went round the sun! — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Without privacy, civilized life could not exist.

Without privacy, civilized life could not exist. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: So much of "normal, civilized" life is bull

So much of "normal, civilized" life is bull that you can't imagine ... What frightens you, doesn't frighten me, what frightens me, you'd laugh at. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Horses are far worse than men for treachery...

Horses are far worse than men for treachery... — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: It is sometimes wise to be abstract.

It is sometimes wise to be abstract. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: There is no need to fear. We are

There is no need to fear. We are all in God's hands. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: You can find friends in manure, sometimes, my

You can find friends in manure, sometimes, my son. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: It is not wise to notice another man's

It is not wise to notice another man's woman. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: What you do with strangers is ignore them

What you do with strangers is ignore them for. No second chance, no sorry I did it, never accept an apology, but never, ever get angry with strangers. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: The skyScorched by the sun,WeepsFecund tears.

The sky
Scorched by the sun,
Weeps
Fecund tears. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Reminding himself to remember forever that the pen's

Reminding himself to remember forever that the pen's a long arm from the grave. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Anger is something you should only vent in

Anger is something you should only vent in front of intimates, and friends and relations. Never be angry in front of strangers because you lose face. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Listen, if you want peace you must learn

Listen, if you want peace you must learn to drink cha from an empty cup. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Death and life are the same thing. This

Death and life are the same thing. This is the immutable law of nature. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By Noah Hawley: You need a good James Clavell novel, I

You need a good James Clavell novel, I think, to make a good miniseries. — Noah Hawley

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: It's only Christian to be chivalrous to your

It's only Christian to be chivalrous to your enemies. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Only by living at the edge of death

Only by living at the edge of death can you understand the indescribable joy of life. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: There is no dignity for either the sufferer

There is no dignity for either the sufferer or the torturer — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: The sun dances in her and she has

The sun dances in her and she has an immense joy of life — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: The more I know, the more sure I

The more I know, the more sure I am I know so little. The eternal paradox. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: It's good for a man to get drunk

It's good for a man to get drunk once in a while. It releases all the evil spirits. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Men don't apologize to ladies. Whatever they do

Men don't apologize to ladies. Whatever they do is correct. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: You must be patient before you criticize.

You must be patient before you criticize. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Patience is important for a man, vital for

Patience is important for a man, vital for a leader — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Isn't it only laughter we can stay human?

Isn't it only laughter we can stay human? — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: It's always important to take time to study

It's always important to take time to study men
important men. Friends and enemies. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: How beautiful life is and how sad! How

How beautiful life is and how sad! How fleeting, with no past and no future, only a limitless now. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: For a woman, old age is never pretty.

For a woman, old age is never pretty. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Secrets never leave you in peace, however much

Secrets never leave you in peace, however much you wish or pray. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Guard yourself and your conscience no one else

Guard yourself and your conscience no one else will and know that a bad decision at the right time can destroy you far more surely than any bullet! — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: His mind docketing the important things for future

His mind docketing the important things for future transcription. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: When a man's pride is injured, death is

When a man's pride is injured, death is a small price to repay the insult. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Gods are like people. They believe anything if

Gods are like people. They believe anything if you tell them right way. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: It's unseemly to criticize without knowledge.

It's unseemly to criticize without knowledge. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Damn what you like, Pieterzoon. But don't damn

Damn what you like, Pieterzoon. But don't damn liquor. It's the stuff of life! — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: There are seven emotions, neh? Joy, anger, anxiety,

There are seven emotions, neh? Joy, anger, anxiety, adoration, grief, fear, and hate. If a man doesn't give way to these, he's patient. I'm — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Like dew I was bornLike dew I vanish..and

Like dew I was born
Like dew I vanish
..and all that I have ever done
Is but a dream
Within a dream — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Sometimes full agreements, delicate agreements, should not be

Sometimes full agreements, delicate agreements, should not be reduced into writing. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: The scarcity of years does not necessitate lack

The scarcity of years does not necessitate lack of wisdom. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Of what real value is a title? The

Of what real value is a title? The power is the only important thing — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: quarreling avails nothing.

quarreling avails nothing. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: First the priests arrive. Then the conquistadores.

First the priests arrive. Then the conquistadores. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Sometimes it's wiser to give a quarry extra

Sometimes it's wiser to give a quarry extra line
that's how to catch a fish, neh? — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: The point is we both know life and

The point is we both know life and understand death - and both believe treatment in hell and everywhere else depends on money. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: A wise man prepares for treachery.

A wise man prepares for treachery. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: What can I do to help thee?" he

What can I do to help thee?" he asked.
"Believe there is a tomorrow. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: By universal custom, your enemy is never more

By universal custom, your enemy is never more polite than when he is planning or has planned your destruction. — James Clavell

James Clavell Quotes By James Clavell: Women don't have wisdom or knowledge in political

Women don't have wisdom or knowledge in political things. — James Clavell