Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Bryce Courtenay
- Pride is holding your head up when everyone around you has theirs bowed. Courage is what makes you do it.
- Always listen to yourself… It is better to be wrong than simply to follow convention.
- I have found in life that everything, no matter how bad, comes to an end.
- I have found in life that everything, no matter how bad, comes to an end.
- I learned that in each of us there burns a flame of independence that must never be allowed to go out. That as long as it exists within us we cannot be destroyed.
- First with the head, then with the heart, you’ll be ahead from the start.
- You’ve got to be quick on your feet in this world if you want to survive. Though once you know the rules, it is not too hard to play the game.
- Pride is holding your head up high when everyone around you has theirs bowed. Courage is what makes you do it.
- In teaching me independence of thought, they had given me the greatest gift an adult can give to a child besides love, and they had given me that also.
- Inside all people there is love, also the need to take care of the other man who is his brother. Inside everyone is a savage, but there is also happening tenderness and compassion.
Bryce Courtenay (1933–2012) was a renowned Australian author and storyteller, best known for his compelling novels that often drew inspiration from his own experiences. Born in South Africa, Courtenay studied journalism and advertising before embarking on a successful career in the world of marketing.
In 1955, he moved to Australia, where he continued his career in advertising, eventually becoming the creative director of a prominent agency. Despite achieving professional success, Courtenay harbored a lifelong dream of becoming a novelist. At the age of 55, he decided to pursue his passion for writing, and his debut novel, “The Power of One,” published in 1989, became an international bestseller.
Courtenay’s writing style was characterized by vivid storytelling, rich character development, and a deep connection to the human experience. Many of his works, including “Tandia,” “The Potato Factory,” and “April Fool’s Day,” achieved widespread acclaim for their exploration of themes such as resilience, love, and the impact of historical events.
Throughout his prolific career, Bryce Courtenay authored numerous novels, earning a dedicated global readership. His literary contributions continue to be celebrated, and he remains a significant figure in the world of contemporary Australian literature. Courtenay’s legacy endures through the enduring popularity of his novels, which have been translated into multiple languages and continue to captivate readers around the world.
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