"Shōgun" Quotes
"Shōgun" by James Clavell is a historical novel that chronicles the adventures of an English navigator, John Blackthorne, as he becomes embroiled in the political and cultural intrigues of feudal Japan in the early 17th century.
historical fiction | 1152 pages | Published in 1975
Quotes
It is not necessary to be afraid of the sun if you are standing in the shadow.
Patience is a virtue that carries a lot of wait.
In war, the only sure defense is offense, and the efficiency of the offense depends on the warlike souls of those conducting it.
Without the gods, there is nothing.
A wise man always keeps something in reserve.
There are no easy choices. There are only choices.
If you have wealth, it means you have power.
Honor is what no man can give you and none can take away.
A man rises or falls on the strength of his character.
Power corrupts, but absolute power is kind of neat.
