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Thomas Harris

Thomas Harris

Born: 04-10-1940

Thomas Harris is a renowned American author best known for his gripping psychological thrillers. Born in 1940 in Jackson, Mississippi, he achieved international fame with his series featuring the iconic character Hannibal Lecter, including "The Silence of the Lambs." Harris's meticulous research and compelling storytelling have earned him a dedicated following. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a reporter, which honed his skills in crafting suspenseful narratives.

Quotes

Fear is the price of imagination.

Thomas Harris

To know what a woman really wants, you must love her.

Thomas Harris

The face you give the world tells the world how to treat you.

Thomas Harris

When you consider the incomprehensible power of sex, it's a small wonder that God chose to place it at the heart of religious worship.

Thomas Harris

You have a divine animal right to protect your lovely mortal body.

Thomas Harris

Violence is more of an American tradition than pie.

Thomas Harris

There are severe limits to what one can do with make-up.

Thomas Harris

The less hair you have on your head, the more likely you are to have it on your back.

Thomas Harris

People are so afraid of authority figures and doctors are authority figures.

Thomas Harris

Sometimes, empathy is simple acknowledgment.

Thomas Harris

How do we begin to covet? We begin by coveting what we see every day.

Thomas Harris

You will either be apprehended by a person who is stronger than you are, or you will be caught by a person who is your equal.

Thomas Harris