Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Tom Clancy

Quote by Tom Clancy

“The arts and soldiering took time to acquire – time and discipline and desire. No, he was up against bullies. And bullies were cowards. These were mercenaries who acted for money. Shot as, on the other hand, took great pride that he performed his DUTIES for love of country and, though he didn't quite think of it in those terms, for love of his fellow soldiers.”

Quote by Tom Clancy

Work

Clear and Present Danger

This novel delves into the complex relationship between technology, national security, and individual freedoms, offering a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of unchecked government power. more

Author

Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy

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. more

You May Also Like

“Chico Mendes definiu com as seguintes palavras as bases desta aliança: "Nunca mais um companheiro nosso vai derramar o sangue do outro; juntos nós podemos proteger a natureza, que é o lugar onde nossa gente aprendeu a viver, a criar os filhos e a desenvolver suas capacidades, dentro de um pensamento harmonioso com a natureza, com o meio ambiente e com os seres que habitam aqui.”

“I certainly do not believe that life is so valuable it must be prolonged at all costs. You who are of the opposite opinion will die nonetheless, even if your life has been prolonged by perverse acts and abominations. Therefore, let each take the following to be the soul's greatest remedy: Among all the gifts which nature has bestowed on man none surpass a timely death, and the best thing is that anyone can procure it for himself.”