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C. S. Forester Quotes

1899–1966 England

C. S.

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

The African Queen (1935)

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

Lord Hornblower (1946)

"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.

A Ship of the Line (1938)

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