Cecil Scott Forester cytaty

“The lucky man is he who knows how much to leave to chance.”

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C. S. Forester książka Lord Hornblower

Lord Hornblower (1946), p. 52.

“When a man who is drinking neat gin starts talking about his mother he is past all argument.”

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C. S. Forester książka The African Queen

The African Queen (1935)

“"I did not ask for objections, but for comments, or helpful suggestions. I looked for more loyalty from you, Captain Hornblower." That made the whole argument pointless. If Leighton only wanted servile agreement there was no sense in continuing.”

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C. S. Forester książka A Ship of the Line

A Ship of the Line (1938)

“I did not ask for objections, but for comments, or helpful suggestions. I looked for more loyalty from you, Captain Hornblower.”

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C. S. Forester książka A Ship of the Line

That made the whole argument pointless. If Leighton only wanted servile agreement there was no sense in continuing.
A Ship of the Line (1938)