“At one time Stephen had been marooned on a bare rock in the South Atlantic, and his only drink was the warm rainwater that remained in the guano-filled hollows. It had been more disagreeable than Mrs. Wogan’s tea, but only very slightly so.”
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British novelist known for his historical novel series 'The Aubrey-Maturin Series,' which is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars and tells the story of the British Royal Navy. O'Brian's writing style is meticulous, with a precise grasp of historical details, and he is highly regarded by readers. more
“Wrong belief is what bites one from the inside. There is no one biting him on the outside.”
“Until the ‘wrong belief’ leaves, we will continue to be robbed.”