I never set out to write literature; I set out to tell stories. And some of my work may be very raunchy… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
I have been blessed in many ways, and one of those is to have been born in Africa, for me a great… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
For the past few years my fans have made it very clear that they would like to read my novels and revisit… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
My mama loved books; I became fascinated by the wonderful stories that came out of these things she held in her hand… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
Authors can only soft sell the environment. Create a wonderful story around the environment involving the characters that leaves a lasting impression… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
Sometimes it is best for men not to attempt to interfere with destiny. Our prayers can be answered in ways which we do not… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
“uninvited help he might offer would be rejected. He was surprised and delighted when she placed a hand on his shoulder as she climbed… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
I still get enormous pleasure and a sense of fulfillment out of writing a book that I'm proud of. I see myself as a… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
My mother-in-law speaks not a word of English. I speak not a word of Tajiki. So I smile at her ingratiatingly and she fixes… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
I used to own an island in the Seychelles and had a big boat there and one day I came across some Somali pirates… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
The mistake the apartheid government made was they gave the black people nothing, so they had nothing to lose. But now a lot of… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
There is no quick way of making money. People come to you with tips for the races or offer the latest Ponzi scheme, but… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
I go on a hunting safari at least once a year to Botswana, which is fantastic because we have a huge area of wilderness… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
Usually halfway through a book I have a serious depression, so I go on safari on my ranch in South Africa, or fishing off… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
Let it simply be said that we know more about the details of the hours immediately before and the actual death of Jesus, in… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
