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T. E. Lawrence
T. E. Lawrence

Thomas Edward Lawrence (August 16, 1888 – May 19, 1935), known as T. E. Lawrence or Lawrence of Arabia, was a British military officer, archaeologist, and writer. He gained fame for his role in leading the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Born in Wales and educated at Oxford University, he initially worked on archaeological excavations in the Middle East. During the war, he served as a British liaison officer, employing guerrilla tactics to capture Aqaba and Damascus. After the war, he advocated for Arab independence at the Paris Peace Conference but failed. He later enlisted in the Royal Air Force under pseudonyms. His memoir, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, became a classic. Lawrence's life inspired numerous films and books, cementing his legacy as a legendary figure. more

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“This creed of the desert seemed inexpressible in words, and indeed in thought.”

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Book:Seven Pillars of Wisdom & The Evolution of a Revolt (Complete Edition with Original Illustrations and Maps): Lawrence of Arabia's Account and Memoirs of the Arab Revolt and Guerrilla Warfare during World War One
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“Men have looked upon the desert as barren land, the free holding of whoever chose; but in fact each hill and valley in it had a man who was its acknowledged owner and would quickly assert the right of his family or clan to it, against aggression.”

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“Some of the evil of my tale may have been inherent in our circumstances. For years we lived anyhow with one another in the naked desert, under the indifferent heaven.”

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“Isn't it true that the fault of birth rests somewhat on the child? I believe it's we who led our parents on to bear us, and it's our unborn children who make our flesh itch.”

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Book:The Collected Works of Lawrence of Arabia (Unabridged): Seven Pillars of Wisdom + The Mint + The Evolution of a Revolt + Complete Letters (Including Translations of The Odyssey and The Forest Giant)
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“Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.”

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