179 Quotes by James Clavell

Without trade the world will become what it was once – a hell where only the strongest arm and the heaviest lash was law. The meek will never inherit the earth. Aye, but at least they can be protected by law to live out their lives as they wish.

And yet you have faith in the King,” Father Donovan said quietly.

Lend a little and you have a debtor – lend a lot and you have a partner!

When the Dragons belch, all Hong Kong defecates.

The British. We have proved beyond all doubt we’re to be trusted, we can govern, and, by and large, our bureaucracy’s incorruptible.

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.

Women don’t have wisdom or knowledge in political things.

That’s the first rule of survival in enemy waters: volunteer nothing.

This sunset exists. Tomorrow does not exist. There is only now. Please look. It is so beautiful and it will never happen ever again, never, not this sunset, never in all infinity.