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H. Rider Haggard was a British writer known for his adventure novels. His work 'She' is considered a pioneer of early science fiction, having a profound impact on literature and cinema.

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Famous H. Rider Haggard Quotes

“Passion is like the lightening, it is beautiful and it links the earth to heaven, but it blinds.”

Passion Lightening

Book:Allan Quatermain

Source: Allan Quatermain

“The law of England is much more severe upon offences against property than against the person, as becomes a people whose ruling passion is money.”

People Persons Law Passion England Property Severe Ruling Offence Ruling Passion

Book:Allan Quatermain: Mystery & Adventure Story

Source: Allan Quatermain: Mystery & Adventure Story

“Memory haunts me from age to age, and passion leads me by the hand--evil have I done, and with sorrow have I made acquaintance from age to age, and from age to age evil shall I do, and sorrow shall I know till my redemption comes.”

Knows Made Done Hands Age Passion Evil Memories Sorrow Redemption Acquaintance Leading Me

Book:All Adventure: She Who Must Be Obeyed

Source: All Adventure: She Who Must Be Obeyed

“Passion is like the lightning, it is beautiful, and it links the earth to heaven, but alas it blinds!”

Earth Beautiful Passion Heaven Links Lightning Alas

Book:Delphi Works of H. Rider Haggard (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Works of H. Rider Haggard (Illustrated)

About the Author

Born: June 22, 1856
Died: May 14, 1925
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 63

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