Tom Clancy Quotes

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Tom Clancy (April 12, 1947 - October 1, 2013) was an American author best known for his military-themed novels. His works often involve politics, military, and espionage, and have been beloved by readers worldwide.

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Famous Tom Clancy Quotes

“There is an old saying: In history nothing is true but the names and dates. In fiction everything is true but the names and dates. The difference between reality and fiction? Fiction has to make sense.”

Reality Names Differences Fiction Make Sense Old Saying

Author:Tom Clancy

“The only real difference between a wise man and a fool, Moore knew, was that the wise man tended to make more serious mistakes—and only because no one trusted a fool with really crucial decisions; only the wise had the opportunity to lose battles, or nations.”

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Book:Clear and Present Danger

Source: Clear and Present Danger

“The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense.”

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“The difference between me and you is that I do good fiction.”

Differences Fiction

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“The general difference between conservatives and liberals is that liberals like pretty pictures and conservatives like to build bridges that people can drive across.”

People Politics Differences Bridges Pretty Picture

Author:Tom Clancy

About the Author

Born: April 12, 1947
Died: October 1, 2013
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 150

Books & Sources

Clear and Present DangerRelated source material

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