James Clavell: Quotes about God

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“Perhaps were using the wrong name. Instead of God, let's say "Our Leader." Let's pray to our leader for candy!”

James Clavell book The Children's Story

"Teacher"
The Children's Story (1982)
Context: Maybe we didn't pray hard enough. Perhaps we should kneel down like is done in church. Perhaps were using the wrong name. Instead of God, let's say "Our Leader." Let's pray to our leader for candy! Let's pray extra specially hard, and don't open your eyes until I say.

God

“Isn’t it only through laughter that we become one with the gods and thus can endure life and can overcome all the horror and waste and suffering here on earth? …Isn’t it only through laughter we can stay human?”

James Clavell book Shōgun

Source: Shōgun

Life , God , Laughter , Suffering

“Isn't man but a blossom taken by wind, and only the mountains and the sea and the stars and this land of the gods everlasting?”

James Clavell book Shōgun

Source: Shōgun

God , Mountain , Star , Sea

“God gives us intelligence to uncover the wonders of nature. Without the gift, nothing is possible.”

James Clavell

André Delambre
The Fly (1958)

God , Intelligence , Nature

“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)

God

“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)

God , Time