The Elephant Game Quotes

“People believed what they read on their smartphones. If the state controlled the information, like it did in China, it could ignite public opinion and convince the masses to move towards any objective.”
― Andrew Watts, The Elephant Game

“Watching politicians lie their way into office frustrated him to no end. The world was collapsing, and at the mercy of the worst impulses of mankind. Greed. Fear. Treachery.”
― Andrew Watts, The Elephant Game

“Across the cabin sat the North Korean leader. The conversation was interrupted every few seconds with rapid translations. “So you’ve done it, Mr. Jinshan. Or shall I say President Jinshan. I congratulate you.” “Yes, I have. And thank you.” “And now you are here to make sure that I stick to our agreement?” Throughout his career, Jinshan had conducted many a business meeting with high-level foreign executives, often using translators. It had always amused him when he watched the other executives carefully crafting their questions and answers in their native tongue, only to have those carefully chosen words butchered in the translation. Better to keep it simple. “Yes. I have come to make sure that you are”
― Andrew Watts, The Elephant Game