Leon Uris
Born: 08-02-1924
Leon Uris was an American novelist renowned for his bestselling historical fiction. Born in 1924, he gained fame with "Exodus," a novel about the founding of Israel, which became a major international success. Uris's works often explore themes of Jewish history and identity, blending meticulous research with compelling narratives. Over his career, he authored numerous novels, including "Mila 18" and "Trinity," leaving a lasting impact on historical literature.
Book summaries for books written by Leon Uris
Quotes
The truth is often a terrible weapon of aggression. It is possible to lie, and even to murder, with the truth.
A man who has no loyalty to his own generation has no loyalty to himself.
You can't run away from yourself. Wherever you go, there you are.
The truth can be a terrible weapon when it is not tempered with compassion.
It takes a lot of time to be a genius. You have to sit around so much, doing nothing, really doing nothing.
We are not doomed to failure because we are born of oppressed people. We are doomed to failure if we stand idle.
The world is a beautiful place. It's the people in it who make it hard.
Guilt is a chain that will only bind you if you let it.
We live in a world of fools who think they can make rules for the creators of life.
We are all puppets, Laurie. I'm just the puppet who can see the strings.
It's always easier to hate than to understand.
Love is not a feeling, it's an act of your will.