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Lee Child, whose real name is James Douglas Harris, is a renowned British author, best known for his Jack Reacher series of novels. His works are characterized by the hard-boiled detective novel style and have won the favor of readers worldwide.

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Famous Lee Child Quotes

“Reacher said, "So here's the thing Brett. Either you take your hand off my chest, or I'll take it off your wrist.”

Said Hands Chests Wrists

Author:Lee Child

“I have to warn you. I promised my mother, a long time ago. She said I had to give folks a chance to walk away.”

Giving Long Said Mother Chance Walks Long Time Folks Long Time Ago

Author:Lee Child

“The best fights are the ones you don't have", a wise man once said to me.”

Men Said Fighting Wise Wise Man Once Said

Author:Lee Child

“I said nothing. I’m good at saying nothing. I don’t like talking. I could go the rest of my life without saying another word, if I had to.”

Ifs Said Talking Saying Nothing

Book:The Essential Jack Reacher, Volume 2, 6-Book Bundle: 61 Hours, Worth Dying For, The Affair, A Wanted Man, Never Go Back, Personal

Source: The Essential Jack Reacher, Volume 2, 6-Book Bundle: 61 Hours, Worth Dying For, The Affair, A Wanted Man, Never Go Back, Personal

“Some old guy once said that the meaning of life is that it ends.”

Said Ends Life Is Guy Meaning Of Life Old Guys

Author:Lee Child

“It gives me some kind of chance to survive the night." "How are those better odds? If you come back with me, you're guaranteed to survive the night." "No," Reacher said. "If I come back with you, I'm guaranteed to die of shame.”

Ifs Giving Kind Said Night Dies Chance Give Me Shame Odds

Book:The Essential Jack Reacher, Volume 2, 6-Book Bundle: 61 Hours, Worth Dying For, The Affair, A Wanted Man, Never Go Back, Personal

Source: The Essential Jack Reacher, Volume 2, 6-Book Bundle: 61 Hours, Worth Dying For, The Affair, A Wanted Man, Never Go Back, Personal

“Spread love and understanding,” Reacher said. “Use force if necessary.”

Ifs Said Use Force Understanding Spread

Book:The Essential Jack Reacher, Volume 2, 6-Book Bundle: 61 Hours, Worth Dying For, The Affair, A Wanted Man, Never Go Back, Personal

Source: The Essential Jack Reacher, Volume 2, 6-Book Bundle: 61 Hours, Worth Dying For, The Affair, A Wanted Man, Never Go Back, Personal

“I love visiting LA. It's an endlessly fascinating city, and is, of course, America's entertainment capital. Each time I go, I fall in love with it all over again. That said, it's not the sort of place I'd want to live.”

Want Said America Fall Courses Cities Falling In Love Entertainment Fascinating Visiting I Fall In Love

Author:Lee Child