Quotes from King Rat

“And Adam ruled, for he was the King. Until the day his will to be King deserted him. Then he died, food for a stronger. And the strongest was always the King, not by strength alone, but King by cunning and luck and strength together. Among the rats.”
― James Clavell, quote from King Rat

“Guard yourself and your conscience no one else will and know that a bad decision at the right time can destroy you far more surely than any bullet!”
― James Clavell, quote from King Rat

“There are no buts, my son. True there are degrees of honor — but one man can have only one code. Do what you like. It's your choice. Some things a man must decide for himself. Sometimes you have to adapt to circumstances. But for the love of God guard yourself and your conscience — no one else will — and know that a bad decision at the right time can destroy you far more surely than any bullet!”
― James Clavell, quote from King Rat

“Очите им се срещнаха и едно обещание бе дадено, прието и върнато.”
― James Clavell, quote from King Rat

“...щом се доверяваш на някого и го наемаш заради ума му, дай му възможност да действа. Иначе защо са ти хора, дето само изпълняват заповеди и си налягат парцалите.”
― James Clavell, quote from King Rat

“...докато накрая и те започваха да се заричат: "От утре тръгвам редовно. От утре започвам да се подготвям за онова, което искам да бъда след войната. Няма време за губене. От утре вече тръгвам". Но в Чанги, както навсякъде, съществуваше само днес.”
― James Clavell, quote from King Rat

“Ce minunat, ce minunat de simplu e să poți spune că dragostea te aduce aproape de Dumnezeu.”
― James Clavell, quote from King Rat

“Без жената мъжът е просто една нелепа шега.”
― James Clavell, quote from King Rat

“Ако си лишен от опита на годините, това не означава, че си лишен от разум.”
― James Clavell, quote from King Rat

“Жената е създадена да изкушава. Тя живее с насладата да бъде желана.”
― James Clavell, quote from King Rat

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