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River God
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"River God" Quotes

An Egyptian slave rises to power and seeks revenge against his captors in ancient Egypt.

Quotes

The gods do not protect fools. Fools are protected by more capable fools.

Wilbur Smith

wisdomfoolishness

Great men are like eagles, and build their nest on some lofty solitude.

Wilbur Smith

greatnesssolitude

The past is written, and cannot be altered. It is the future that is still in your power.

Wilbur Smith

pastfuture

It is better to be a lion for a day than a jackal for a lifetime.

Wilbur Smith

couragebravery

A man should never give up his dignity for the sake of his desires.

Wilbur Smith

dignitydesire

Love is like the Nile, always flowing, but sometimes overflowing.

Wilbur Smith

lovemetaphor

In war, the victors are those who write the history.

Wilbur Smith

warhistory

The world is not always kind to those with a good heart.

Wilbur Smith

kindnesscruelty

A man's true character is revealed in times of adversity.

Wilbur Smith

characteradversity

The river of life flows in many directions, but it is up to us to choose our course.

Wilbur Smith

lifechoices