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

“Nothing is as real as a dream. The world can change about you, but your dream will not. It will always be your link with the person, young and full of hope. If you hold on to it you may grow old but you will never be old. And that is the ultimate success”

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Author:Tom Clancy

“Things rarely happen for a single reason. Even the cleverest and most skilled manipulators recognize that their real art lies in making use of that which they cannot predict.”

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Book:Debt of Honor

Source: Debt of Honor

“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

“Nothing is as real as a dream. The world can change around you, but your dream will not... Responsibilities need not erase it. Duties need not obscure it... Because the dream is within you. No one can take your dream away.”

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Author:Tom Clancy

“I've made up stuff that's turned out to be real, that's the spooky part.”

Made Real Stuff Memorable Being Real Spooky

Author:Tom Clancy

About the Author

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

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