Tom Clancy Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tom Clancy.

Tom Clancy (1947-2013) was an American author best known for his thrilling and highly popular technothriller novels. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Clancy developed an early interest in military and intelligence affairs, which greatly influenced his writing career.

Clancy's breakthrough novel, "The Hunt for Red October," was published in 1984 and introduced one of his most famous characters, Jack Ryan. This gripping tale of a renegade Soviet submarine captain seeking asylum in the United States catapulted Clancy to literary stardom. The success of "The Hunt for Red October" led to a string of bestselling novels featuring Ryan as the protagonist, including titles like "Clear and Present Danger" and "Patriot Games." These intricately plotted, suspenseful stories combined cutting-edge military technology, political intrigue, and espionage, earning Clancy a loyal global fanbase.

Beyond writing, Clancy was involved in the video game industry and co-founded Red Storm Entertainment, a successful game development company. Several popular video game franchises were based on his novels, such as "Rainbow Six" and "Ghost Recon."

Throughout his illustrious career, Clancy's meticulous research and realistic depiction of military action made him a revered figure among thriller enthusiasts. His ability to envision geopolitical conflicts with uncanny accuracy earned him a reputation as the master of the modern techno-thriller genre. Clancy's work has had a significant impact on popular culture, with many of his novels adapted into successful films and television series.

Tom Clancy passed away in 2013, leaving behind a rich legacy of thrilling storytelling that continues to captivate readers worldwide.

No matter what you or anyone else does, there will be someon

No matter what you or anyone else does, there will be someone who says that there's something bad about it. Whenever somebody comes up with a good idea, there's somebody else who has never had a good idea in his life who stands up and says, Oh, you can't do that...

Tom Clancy

Life

The control of information is something the elite always doe

The control of information is something the elite always does, particularly in a despotic form of government. Information, knowledge, is power. If you can control information, you can control people.

Tom Clancy

Government

People live longer today than they ever have. They live happ

People live longer today than they ever have. They live happier lives, have more knowledge, more information. All this is the result of communications technology. How is any of that bad?

Tom Clancy

Knowledge

I was one of the first generations to watch television. TV e

I was one of the first generations to watch television. TV exposes people to news, to information, to knowledge, to entertainment. How is it bad?

Tom Clancy

Knowledge

The human condition today is better than it's ever been, and

The human condition today is better than it's ever been, and technology is one of the reasons for that.

Tom Clancy

Technology

Nothing is as real as a dream. The world can change around y

Nothing is as real as a dream. The world can change around you, but your dream will not. Responsibilities need not erase it. Duties need not obscure it. Because the dream is within you, no one can take it away.

Tom Clancy

Change

The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to m

The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense.

Tom Clancy

Authors & Writing

Books and movies are different art forms with different rule

Books and movies are different art forms with different rules. And because of that, they never translate exactly.

Tom Clancy

Movies

There used to be this country called the Soviet Union it's n

There used to be this country called the Soviet Union it's not there anymore. Our technology was better than theirs.

Tom Clancy

Technology

There was a time when nails were high-tech. There was a time

There was a time when nails were high-tech. There was a time when people had to be told how to use a telephone. Technology is just a tool. People use tools to improve their lives.

Tom Clancy

Technology

Life is about learning when you stop learning, you die.

Life is about learning when you stop learning, you die.

Tom Clancy

Learning