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“First she studied her husband's flower arrangement. He had chosen the blossom of a single white wild rose and put a single pearl of water on the green leaf, and set it on red stones. Autumn is coming, he was suggesting with the flower, talking through the flower, do not weep for the time of fall, the time of dying when the earth begins to sleep; enjoy the time of beginning again and experience the glorious cool of the autumn air on this summer evening…soon the tear will vanish and the rose, only the stones will remain — soon you and I will vanish and only the stones will remain.”

James Clavell book Shōgun

Source: Shōgun (1975), Ch. 43

“Perhaps my mommy should go back to school. Perhaps she should.”

James Clavell book The Children's Story

Child
The Children's Story (1982)

“Now the sun touched the horizon and the man reined in his horse tiredly, glad that the time for prayer had come.”

James Clavell book Whirlwind

Whirlwind (1986)

“The search for the truth is the most important work in the whole world — and the most dangerous.”

François Delambre (Vincent Price) to André's son, Philippe.
The Fly (1958)

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

Interview with Don Swaim (1986)
Interview with Don Swaim (1986)

“Because Johnny was especially clever I think we should make him monitor for the whole week. Don't you?”

James Clavell book The Children's Story

"Teacher"
The Children's Story (1982)

“Just a moment, children — what does "pledge" mean?”

James Clavell book The Children's Story

"Teacher" (played by Jame's Clavell's daughter Michaela Clavell, credited as Michaela Ross).
The Children's Story (1982)

“God bless mommy and daddy, and please can we have some candy.”

James Clavell book The Children's Story

"Teacher" leading the class in prayer.
The Children's Story (1982)

“I'm going to get that bloody bastard if I die in the attempt.”

James Clavell book King Rat

Part 1, Ch. 1, Lt. Grey, First line of the story.
King Rat (1962)

“Of course wars are fought by teenagers — you realize that — they really ought to be fought by the politicians and the old people who start these wars.”

Interview with Don Swaim (1986)

“Your old teacher never explained anything to you? I don't think that was very good. Not to explain. You can always ask me anything. That's what a real teacher should do.”

James Clavell book The Children's Story

"Teacher"
The Children's Story (1982)

“To think bad thoughts is really the easiest thing in the world. If you leave your mind to itself it will spiral down into ever-increasing unhappiness. To think good thoughts, however, requires effort. This is one of the things that discipline — training — is about.”

James Clavell book Shōgun

Source: Shōgun (1975), Ch. 5

“I put the candy on the desk. So you know, it doesn't matter who you shut your eyes and pray to — to God, or anyone, even our leader — no one will ever give you anything. Only another human being … only I, or someone like me, can give you things. Praying to God or anyone for something is a waste of time.”

James Clavell book The Children's Story

"Teacher"
The Children's Story (1982)

“When you have an enemy it is wise to know his ways. The King knew as much about Grey as any man could know about another.”

James Clavell book King Rat

Part 1, Ch. 1
King Rat (1962)

“Help! Help me! Please help me! Help me!”

The human-headed fly, as the spider approaches it.
The Fly (1958)