Desert God Quotes

“We are all mere insects caught in the web that the gods spin for us.”
― Wilbur Smith, Desert God

“Good intelligence wins battles long before the first arrow is shot or the first sword is drawn from its scabbard.”
― Wilbur Smith, Desert God

“I learned that what men believe about the gods is mostly their own wishful imaginings. The idea that a man can bend the immortals to his will with prayer and sacrifice or pious confession is ludicrous. The immortals do only what suits them best, and that is care for their own power and pleasure.”
― Wilbur Smith, Desert God

“Young love has a peculiar splendor all of its own.”
― Wilbur Smith, Desert God

“The thing I hate most about the gods is the fact that they are seldom at hand when you need them most.”
― Wilbur Smith, Desert God

“She was a lovely vessel, with long clean lines and a high transom. Looking at her it was not difficult to understand why Crete was the preeminent naval power of the world. This was the fastest and most powerful ship on all the seas.”
― Wilbur Smith, Desert God

“Unlike corn or other insipid foods, meat rouses the demon in the heart of a warrior.”
― Wilbur Smith, Desert God

“boarded”
― Wilbur Smith, Desert God

“but often it is best to plead ignorance. That way you are more likely to learn secrets that might otherwise have been denied you.”
― Wilbur Smith, Desert God