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Richard Adams, born on May 9, 1920 in the United Kingdom, was a renowned British novelist. His most famous work, 'Animal Farm', is a satirical novel that uses the story of an animal rebellion to reveal the flaws of human society. Adams' other works are also appreciated for their profound meaning and unique narrative style.

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“Men will never rest till they've spoiled the earth and destroyed the animals.”

Men Earth Animal Destroyed Spoiled

Book:Watership Down

Source: Watership Down

“Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.”

People Tricks Destroyed Cunning

Book:Watership Down

Source: Watership Down

“All the world will be your enemy, Prince of a Thousand enemies. And when they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you; digger, listener, runner, Prince with the swift warning. Be cunning, and full of tricks, and your people will never be destroyed.”

People World Firsts Enemy Thousand Tricks Destroyed Warning Listeners Runners Cunning

Author:Richard Adams

“Bluebell had been saying that he knew the men hated us for raiding their crops and gardens, and Toadflax answered, 'That wasn't why they destroyed the warren. It was just because we were in their way. They killed us to suit themselves.”

Men Way He Man Garden Destroyed Suits Hated Crops Bluebells Raiding

Book:Watership Down

Source: Watership Down

About the Author

Born: May 9, 1920
Died: December 27, 2016
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 57

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