“What do you look at while you’re making up your mind? Ours is not a reflective culture, we do no raise our eyes up to the hills. Most of the time we decide the critical things while looking at the linoleum floor of an institutional corridor, or whispering hurriedly in a waiting room with a television blatting nonsense.”
This book delves into the historical figure of Hannibal Barca, focusing on his military campaigns and the cultural and political landscape of the ancient world. The narrative follows his rise to prominence and his famous battles against the Romans, offering a glimpse into the strategies and tactics of one of history's most renowned military leaders. more
Thomas Harris, born on April 11, 1940, is a renowned American author known for his psychological thrillers. His most famous works include 'The Red Dragon', 'The Silence of the Lambs', and 'Hannibal'. more
“Most important and most vulnerable of human emotions; Love.”
“a few bad apples is no reason not to visit the orchard.”
“The true perfection of man lies not in what man has, but in what man is.”
“I'm not denying that he's a terrific guy, but I'm not sure he's terrific for me.”