“Never say ‘no’ to adventures.”
Ian Fleming
Spoken by Commander Pott in the book.
Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang (Primary source)
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“That’s no way to treat adventures. Never say ‘no’ to adventures. Always say ‘yes,’ otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life.”
Ian Fleming
“Surround yourself with human beings, my dear James. They are easier to fight for than principles.”
— Ian Fleming Primary source“When the odds are hopeless, when all seems to be lost, then is the time to be calm, to make a show of authority—at least of indifference.”
— Ian Fleming Primary sourceThis case isn’t ripe yet. Until it is, our policy with Mr Big is “live and let live”.
Bond looked quizzically at Captain Dexter.
“In my job,” he said, “when I come up against a man like this one, I have another motto. It’s ‘live and let die’.”
“I don’t drink tea. I hate it. It’s mud. Moreover it’s one of the main reasons for the downfall of the British Empire. Be a good girl and make me some coffee.”
— Ian Fleming Primary source“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.”
— Richard Feynman Primary source“I am always in love.”
— Ernest Hemingway Primary source“Who will let you? That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
— Ayn Rand Primary source“I loved you when I saw you today and I loved you always but I never saw you before.”
— Ernest Hemingway Primary source