“When the French high command had got wind of the German Schlieffen Plan prior to World War I, their reaction had been, “So much the better for us!” That assault had barely ground to a halt outside Paris. In 1940,… — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
“For the Marines, it validated their claim of “first to fight.” They were the first Allied ground force to take the offensive against Axis forces in World War II, a point they still take pride in today.” — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
“The most important lesson that came out of Vietnam for me was that Marines take care of Marines.” — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
I understand why we do that now. It’s a help, not a threat. It’s something to remind you how important words are. Ideas are… — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
People, I am actually fairly smart. Why has this not occurred to anyone? The information is all out there, if you go looking for… — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
Sunday was the normal day for the political awareness session at sea. Ordinarily Putin would have officiated, reading some Pravada editorials, followed by selected… — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
Fix your eyes forward on what you can do, not back on what you cannot change. — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
Speak your dialogue out loud. If it sounds like the way people talk, then write it down. — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
Two questions form the foundation of all novels: "What if?" and "What next?" (A third question, "What now?", is one the author asks himself… — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
Nothing is as real as a dream. The world can change around you, but your dream will not... Responsibilities need not erase it. Duties… — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
Bill Clinton is a man who thinks international affairs means dating a girl from out of town. — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
The objective of a terrorist is to create political change in the society he targets. — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
