179 Quotes by James Clavell

Life and death are the same...Leave karma to karma.

What can I do to help thee?" he asked. "Believe there is a tomorrow.

You never know . . . that's what makes life interesting.

Karma is the beginning of knowledge. Next is patience. Patience is very important. The strong are the patient ones, Anjin-san. patience means holding back your inclination to the seven emotions: hate, adoration, joy, anxiety, anger, grief, fear. If you don't give way to the seven, you're patient, then you'll soon understand all manner of things and be in harmony with Eternity.

Anger is something you should only vent in front of intimates, and friends and relations. Never be angry in front of strangers because you lose face.

Patience means restraining yourself. There are seven emotions, Joy, anger, anxiety, adoration, grief, fear, and hate. If a man doesn't give way to these, he's patient. I'm not as strong as I might be but I'm patient.

All stories have a beginning, a middle and an ending, and if they're any good, the ending is a beginning.

Like every serious student, follow the most important law for all students: repay your teacher by making it your duty to surpass him!

Only by living at the edge of death can you understand the indescribable joy of life – Shogun.