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James Clavell was an Australian novelist of British birth, renowned for his versatility and wide range of interests. His works spanned various genres including history, adventure, romance, and war, with his most famous titles being 'Shogun' and 'Titanic'. Clavell was praised for his precise descriptions of detail and profound insights into human emotions.

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Famous James Clavell Quotes

“The more I know, the more sure I am I know so little. The eternal paradox.”

Knows Littles Eternal Paradox

Author:James Clavell

“You never know . . . that's what makes life interesting.”

Knows Interesting

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“It's a saying they have, that a man has a false heart in his mouth for the world to see, another in his breast to show to his special friends and his family, and the real one, the true one, the secret one, which is never known to anyone except to himself alone, hidden only God knows where.”

Knows Men World Heart Real Shows Secret Known Special Mouths Breasts God Knows Real Ones True Ones Only God Knows Special Friend Shoguns

Book:Shogun: The First Novel of the Asian saga

Source: Shogun: The First Novel of the Asian saga

“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!”

Knows Decision Conscience Bullets Right Time Bad Decision

Book:KING RAT

Source: KING RAT

About the Author

Born: October 10, 1924
Died: September 7, 1994
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 53

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