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Bryce Courtenay

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On 14 August 1933, Bryce Courtenay was born in Johannesburg, where he attended King Edward VII School before later becoming a naturalized Australian citizen.

Courtenay worked as an advertising director as well as a novelist, writing in English throughout his career. Among his notable works were The Power of One and Tommo & Hawk. He is described as one of Australia's best-selling authors, and in recognition of his contributions he received the Member of the Order of Australia. His South African background remained part of his identity alongside his standing within Australian literary life.

Courtenay died in Canberra on 22 November 2012. The Power of One and Tommo & Hawk are the works the facts record as notable in his name.

Quotes by Bryce Courtenay

Oupa took no notice of us just as he took no notice of his real grandchildren.
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Oupa took no notice of us just as he took no notice of his real grandchildren.
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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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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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The rich become rich by taking, and the poor by giving.
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The rich become rich by taking, and the poor by giving.
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Generosity overpowers greed.
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Generosity overpowers greed.
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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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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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Life is all beginnings and ends. Nothing stays the same, lad.
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Life is all beginnings and ends. Nothing stays the same, lad.
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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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The smile, madame, is used by humans to hide the truth, the artist is only interested to reveal the truth.
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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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It was the first time I’d realised that the giant in ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ was an Afrikaner.
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It’s who you is when folks knocks at the door of your heart what counts. Hide the past and it gives them what’s jealous of you the power to bring you undone.
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It’s who you is when folks knocks at the door of your heart what counts. Hide the past and it gives them what’s jealous of you the power to bring you undone.
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When a man knows somebody cares he keeps some small place, a corner maybe of his soul clean and lit.
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When a man knows somebody cares he keeps some small place, a corner maybe of his soul clean and lit.
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