“The power of one is above all things the power to believe in yourself, ofen well beyond any latent ability you may have previously demonstrated. The mind is the athlete, the body is simply the means it uses to run faster or longer, jump higher, shoot straighter, kick better, swim harder, hit further, or box better.”
This novel follows the journey of an individual as they navigate their path in a complex world, grappling with personal growth and the forces that shape their destiny. more
Bryce Courtenay was an Australian novelist known for his poignant and emotionally charged works. His novels often set in the Australian outback, delve into the complexities of human nature and the resilience of life. more
“He may become like a glass filled with a clear light for eyes to see that can.”
“If he wants breakfast in bed, tell him to sleep in the kitchen.”
“I live my life free of compromise, and step into the shadows without complaint or regret.”
“Melancholy is the happiness of being sad.”
“Woman is the unfathomable, incalculable mystery, the problem we men can never hope to solve.”
“Wounds are like water set to boil - they heal best left unwatched.”
“They should tell you when you’re born: have a suitcase heart, be ready to travel.”