107 Quotes by Bryce Courtenay

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    It was the first time I’d realised that the giant in ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ was an Afrikaner.

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    The smile, madame, is used by humans to hide the truth, the artist is only interested to reveal the truth.

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    I’m going to die with my mind intact. And to me that is the most exciting way you could possibly die.

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    It seemed certain now that small could defeat big. All it took was brains and skills and heart and a perfect plan.

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    Oupa took no notice of us just as he took no notice of his real grandchildren.

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