Tahir Shah Quotes

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Tahir Shah is a British author known for his fantasy novels. Born on November 16, 1966, he spent his childhood in Morocco. Shah's works often blend culture, adventure, and fantasy elements, which have won him a wide audience.

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“I felt sure we could gain the upper hand by putting ourselves in the mindset of the Incas.”

Hands Felt Gains Mindset Upper Hand Incas

Book:House of the Tiger King Paperback

Source: House of the Tiger King Paperback

“During the days I felt myself slipping into a kind of madness. Solitary confinement has an astonishing effect on the mind. The trip was to stay calm and keep myself occupied. I spent hours working out how to break free. But trying to escape would have been instant suicide.”

Trying Mind Kind Has Beens Felt Hours Break Effects Madness Suicide Calm Work Out Instant Solitary Astonishing Slipping Confinement Stay Calm Solitary Confinement

Author:Tahir Shah

“In moments of great uncertainty on my travels, I have always felt that something is protecting me, that i will come to no harm.”

Moments Felt Harm Uncertainty

Book:In Search of King Solomon's Mines, paperback edition

Source: In Search of King Solomon's Mines, paperback edition

“There can be few situations more fearful than breaking down in darkness on the highway leading to Casablanca. I have rarely felt quite so vulnerable or alone.”

Felt Fear Situation Darkness Vulnerable Fearful Breaking Down Highways

Book:In Arabian Nights

Source: In Arabian Nights

About the Author

Born: November 16, 1966
Known for: Author
Quotes: 101

Books & Sources

House of the Tiger King : The Quest for a Lost CityRelated source material

House of the Tiger King PaperbackRelated source material

House of the Tiger King, Dyslexic editionRelated source material

In Arabian NightsRelated source material

In Search of King Solomon's Mines, Dyslexic editionRelated source material

In Search of King Solomon's Mines, paperback editionRelated source material

In Arabian Nights: A Caravan of Moroccan DreamsRelated source material

Sorcerer's Apprentice paperbackRelated source material

Sorcerer's Apprentice, Dyslexic editionRelated source material

Beyond the Devil's Teeth: Journeys in GondwanalandRelated source material

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