“Thus, Taiwan Strait may have served as the training ground where mainland Chinese developed the open-water maritime skills that would permit them to expand over the Pacific.”
― Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
― Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
“It was as if we played chess after denying me both bishops and knights.”
― Death Leaves a Shadow
― Death Leaves a Shadow
“You see, the universe still had accounts to settle. And Susie and I were way overdrawn.”
― Eye for Eye Trilogy: Boxset 1-3
― Eye for Eye Trilogy: Boxset 1-3
“Rachael, I don’t think this is a very good idea.” Adam tried to protest and break away, but it was too late. She had a good hold on him by now, and he was going nowhere.
“Not bad for a little man like you,” she said. “There seems to be something different about you lately.” Rachael smiled.”
― Get Rich or Get Lucky
“Not bad for a little man like you,” she said. “There seems to be something different about you lately.” Rachael smiled.”
― Get Rich or Get Lucky
“I don't think there's any loneliness greater than the loneliness to be found in a bad marriage. In solitary confinement, everyone knows you're lonely and feels sorry for you. In a bad marriage loneliness is your darkest secret, one you dare not even share with your spouse.”
― The Teachings: That Came Before & After Ishmael
― The Teachings: That Came Before & After Ishmael
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