Richard Adams
Born: 05-08-1920
Richard Adams was a British author best known for his classic novel "Watership Down," published in 1972. Born in 1920 in Newbury, Berkshire, Adams served in World War II before attending Oxford University. Initially a civil servant, he turned to writing later in life, crafting compelling stories often centered around nature and animal allegories. His works, which include "Shardik" and "The Plague Dogs," are celebrated for their vivid storytelling and imaginative worlds.
Book summaries for books written by Richard Adams
Quotes
All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a Thousand Enemies. And whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
I'm not a dog. I'm a rabbit.
We are not two dogs. We are not one dog. We are not dogs at all. We are the Plague Dogs.
I used to have a friend, but he died.
It's not much fun for a dog to have nothing to do all day, except bark at passing cars.
He was always cold and hungry and frightened. And he was always a long way from home.
Funny thing, a dog. He'll lick your face, but you can't trust him not to bite your throat.
Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That's the problem.
You must have control of the authorship of your own destiny. The pen that writes your life story must be held in your own hand.
It's fear that makes a dog bite, you know.
The road to freedom is full of thorns and fire. But it is a road that must be travelled.
There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid.