Leon Uris Quotes

A collection of quotes by Leon Uris.

Leon Uris (1924-2003) was an American novelist and screenwriter, best known for his historical fiction works. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Uris served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. His experiences during the war became a significant influence on his later writings.

After his military service, Uris worked as a newspaper correspondent. In 1958, he published his breakthrough novel, "Exodus," which tells the story of the birth of Israel. The book drew from extensive research and garnered widespread acclaim, becoming an international bestseller. It was later adapted into a successful film.

Throughout his career, Uris became known for his meticulously researched and compelling historical fiction, often set against the backdrop of significant events such as World War II or the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some of his other notable works include "Mila 18," "Battle Cry," "Armageddon," and "Trinity."

Uris's novels typically examined themes of war, political strife, and the resilience of the human spirit. His storytelling combined intense drama with richly developed characters and a deep sense of historical context. Uris's work secured him a loyal readership, earning him a reputation as one of the most successful and influential historical novelists of his time.

Leon Uris passed away on June 21, 2003, leaving behind a rich legacy of thrilling and thought-provoking literature. His works continue to capture the imagination of readers, ensuring his place as a celebrated figure in the world of historical fiction.

Often we have no time for our friends but all the time in th

Often we have no time for our friends but all the time in the world for our enemies.

Who is left in the ghetto is the one man in a thousand in an

Who is left in the ghetto is the one man in a thousand in any age, in any culture, who through some mysterious workings of force within his soul will stand in defiance against any master. He is that one human in a thousand whose indomitable spirit will not bow. He is the one man in a thousand whose indomitable spirit cannot bow. He is the one man in a thousand who will not walk quietly to Umschlagplatz. Watch out for him, Alfred Funk, we have pushed him to the wall.

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I know writers have to be crazy. But more than that that, th

I know writers have to be crazy. But more than that that, they have to get made and stay mad. If things don't make a writer mad, he'll end up writing Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottantail.

Anger Inspirational Writing

Miss Abigail, I want to be an author because writers know wh

Miss Abigail, I want to be an author because writers know when a person is lonely. I mean, when Molly read me some books, those writers reached out and said, Look Gideon, we know about your loneliness and we know you're feeling downtrodden. And they said...I'll stand up for you. You're not lone anymore.

Alone Inspirational Writing Lonely

In God's scheme what is a few billion years here and there.

In God's scheme what is a few billion years here and there. Perhaps there have come and gone a dozen human civilizations in the past billion years that we know nothing about. And after this civilization we are living in destroys itself, it will all start up again in a million years when the planet has all its messes cleaned up. Then, finally, one of these civilizations, say five billion years from now, will last because people treat each other the way they ought to.

Humanity Kindness Inspirational Civilization

Today a great shot for freedom was heard. I think it stands

Today a great shot for freedom was heard. I think it stands a chance of being heard forever. It marls a turning point in the history of the Jewish people. The beginning of the return to a statues of dignity we have not known for two thousand years. Yes, today was the first step back. My battle is done. Now I turn the command over to the soldiers.

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I am very proud of this work because it is more about the me

I am very proud of this work because it is more about the meaning of the Easter Rising and its relationship to what this whole century has been about, people liberating themselves, freeing themselves.

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