All Wilbur Smith Quotes
- I write my books in my head, and not in a specific study with a view. The view is from my inner eyes. Book
- It's probably true that everyone has a book in them, although it may not be a very good one. Book
- My first novel was rejected by some of the most eminent publishers in the world. Starting again was a real wrench. Eminent
- What I like about writing is the sense of godlike power it gives you. Gives
- When I vacate this sack of old bones I won't care what you do with it. Bury or burn it but don't make much fuss. Bones
- You don't turn out as many books as I did then by sitting around, being cozy with the family. Book
- I wanted to be a great white hunter, a prospector for gold, or a slave trader. But then, when I was eight, my parents sent… Africa
- At the age of 12 I won the school prize for Best English Essay. The prize was a copy of Somerset Maugham's 'Introduction To Modern… Age
- Authors can only soft sell the environment. Create a wonderful story around the environment involving the characters that leaves a lasting impression on the reader's… Authors
- Cape Town's beaches are superb and while the water on the Atlantic side is damn cold, it's very pleasant on the other side. Bring your… Atlantic
- Despite the fact that I spend a lot of time in London, Switzerland and New York, Africa is the place I know and love best,… Africa
- Herbert, my father, was born in Britain but went out to Africa in his teens to join his father and built up an 18,000-acre ranch… Acre
- I read all of Rider Haggard's books. For me he had the romance of Africa with a little bit of mysticism. I'm delighted to be… Adventure
- My family wasn't terribly affluent and looked upon money very carefully as something that had to be saved, not spent. My father built the ducting… Affluent
- Politicians all over the world cater to domestic vote banks. They will spend only on what their constituents want. So unless there is a grass… All
- The really disturbing thing about Somalia is that in a country where there are few economic opportunities, pirates are perceived as glamorous and are held… Aspire
- Usually halfway through a book I have a serious depression, so I go on safari on my ranch in South Africa, or fishing off my… Africa
- Write for yourself, not for a perceived audience. If you do, you'll mostly fall flat on your face, because it's impossible to judge what people… Application
- History is a river that never ends. Today is history, and I am here at the fountainhead. Ends
- It's a strange paradox that a man gifted with too many talents can fritter them all away without developing a single one to its full. All
- beware of your most implacable enemy-yourself. Beware
- A man follows the path laid out for him. He does his duty to God and his King. He does what he must do, not… Alone
- For the past few years my fans have made it very clear that they would like to read my novels and revisit my family of… Change
- My mama loved books; I became fascinated by the wonderful stories that came out of these things she held in her hand - and started… Became
- I never set out to write literature; I set out to tell stories. And some of my work may be very raunchy and very bloodthirsty… Bloodthirsty