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The sharpening of the steel was less about the cutting edge of the blade than it was about the cutting edge of the soul and psyche; it was an ancient communion with every man who ever faced battle and...

Nelson DeMille

The sharpening of the steel was less about the cutting edge of the blade than it was about the cutting edge of the soul and psyche; it was an ancient communion with every man who ever faced battle and...

Use a gun that works every time. As George Washington said, ‘All skill is in vain when an angel pisses in the flintlock of your musket.

Nelson DeMille

Use a gun that works every time. As George Washington said, ‘All skill is in vain when an angel pisses in the flintlock of your musket.

About Author
Nelson Richard DeMille (born August 23, 1943) is an American author of action adventure and suspense novels. His novels include Plum Island, The Charm School, and The Gold Coast. DeMille has also written under the pen names Jack Cannon, Kurt Ladner, Ellen Kay and Brad Matthews.

Somewhere in between the cynical lies and a naïve trust in the human race was the true human condition: complex and capable of anything from heroism and self-sacrifice to betrayal and murder.

Nelson DeMille

Somewhere in between the cynical lies and a naïve trust in the human race was the true human condition: complex and capable of anything from heroism and self-sacrifice to betrayal and murder.

There’s a saying—‘I’d rather regret the things I did than the things I didn’t do.’  I actually regret both.

Nelson DeMille

There’s a saying—‘I’d rather regret the things I did than the things I didn’t do.’  I actually regret both.

As he’d thought, and as he’d always known, Henry and Vivian were better suited for each other. But better is not best, and though he was angry— and hurt— he was also concerned about Vivian. He still l...

Nelson DeMille

As he’d thought, and as he’d always known, Henry and Vivian were better suited for each other. But better is not best, and though he was angry— and hurt— he was also concerned about Vivian. He still l...

The good news was that the streets were litter-free, maybe because no one had anything to throw away.

Nelson DeMille

The good news was that the streets were litter-free, maybe because no one had anything to throw away.

…made me promise to cut down on the drinking and swearing, which I have. Unfortunately, this has left me dim-witted and nearly speechless.

Nelson DeMille

…made me promise to cut down on the drinking and swearing, which I have. Unfortunately, this has left me dim-witted and nearly speechless.

A lot of our perception of history is influenced by inaccurate movies.

Nelson DeMille

A lot of our perception of history is influenced by inaccurate movies.

I don't like mysteries, which is why I want to solve them. It bothers me that there are things I don't know.

Nelson DeMille

I don't like mysteries, which is why I want to solve them. It bothers me that there are things I don't know.

Tags: mysteries

G.I. humor is similar to cop humor.

Nelson DeMille

G.I. humor is similar to cop humor.

Tags: humor, cop, similar

Fate whispered to the warrior, You cannot withstand the coming storm. And the warrior whispered back, I am the storm.

Nelson DeMille

Fate whispered to the warrior, You cannot withstand the coming storm. And the warrior whispered back, I am the storm.

Somehow, amid all the sophistication and diversions of this world, we forgot the basics: take care of business at home first, and never betray your blood.

Nelson DeMille

Somehow, amid all the sophistication and diversions of this world, we forgot the basics: take care of business at home first, and never betray your blood.

From the unknown, through the unknown, to the unknown. Put your hand into the hand of God. It will be all right.

Nelson DeMille

From the unknown, through the unknown, to the unknown. Put your hand into the hand of God. It will be all right.

Kate had never been married, so she had no way of knowing if I was a normal husband. This has been good for our marriage.

Nelson DeMille

Kate had never been married, so she had no way of knowing if I was a normal husband. This has been good for our marriage.

Amicitia sine fraude—to friendship without deceit.

Nelson DeMille

Amicitia sine fraude—to friendship without deceit.

Experienced

Nelson DeMille

Experienced

Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. And if your shooting stance is good, you’re probably not moving fast enough.

Nelson DeMille

Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. And if your shooting stance is good, you’re probably not moving fast enough.

When you cheat at poker, life, or taxes, you’ve taken the honor and fun out of winning, and ultimately you’ve cheated yourself out of the finest pleasure in life: beating the other guy fair and square...

Nelson DeMille

When you cheat at poker, life, or taxes, you’ve taken the honor and fun out of winning, and ultimately you’ve cheated yourself out of the finest pleasure in life: beating the other guy fair and square...

But that's all hindsight. That evening, my mind was cloudy, and my good judgment was influenced by my need to prove something. It goes to show you, you shouldn't stay out too late during the week.

Nelson DeMille

But that's all hindsight. That evening, my mind was cloudy, and my good judgment was influenced by my need to prove something. It goes to show you, you shouldn't stay out too late during the week.

Detective Ramos confided in me, 'If something happens to you on my watch my ass is O-U-T.' 'How do you think I’d feel? D-E-A-D.

Nelson DeMille

Detective Ramos confided in me, 'If something happens to you on my watch my ass is O-U-T.' 'How do you think I’d feel? D-E-A-D.