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Words of wisdom by 'James Bond' author Ian Fleming

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - May 28, 2020, 10:06 IST
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Words of wisdom by 'James Bond' author Ian Fleming

James Bond is one of the most recognised literary characters across the world. Created by British author Ian Fleming, the first James Bond novel 'Casino Royale' was written in 1952 followed by 10 more between 1953 to 1966. Fleming's skills honed in his wartime service days and his career as a journalist helped him write the iconic spy stories, which are popular even today both on paper and on screen.

Remembering Ian Fleming on his birth anniversary today, here we share some words of wisdom penned by 'James Bond' author. Read on!

(Photo: Paul Baack/Flickr)

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On staying calm and focused

“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
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On relationships

“I think it’s the same with all the relationships between a man and a woman. They can survive anything so long as some kind of basic humanity exists between the two people. When all kindness has gone, when one person obviously and sincerely doesn’t care if the other is alive or dead, then it’s just no good.”
- Ian Fleming

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On achieving your dreams

“If you fail at the large things it means you have not large ambitions. Concentration, focus – that is all. The aptitudes come, the tools forge themselves.”
- Ian Fleming
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On success and failure

“The gain to the winner is always less than the loss to the loser.”
- Ian Fleming

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On living life to the fullest

“Love of life is born of the awareness of death, of the dread of it.”
― Ian Fleming
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On life

“Unfortunately most ways of making big money take a long time. By the time one has made the money one is too old to enjoy it.”
― Ian Fleming
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On various shades of gray

“History is moving pretty quickly these days, and the heroes and villains keep on changing parts.”
-- Ian Fleming
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On success

“The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success”
― Ian Fleming
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On being alive

“You only live twice:
Once when you are born
And once when you look death in the face”
― Ian Fleming
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On the thrills of life

“Never say 'no' to adventures. Always say 'yes,' otherwise you'll lead a very dull life.”
― Ian Fleming

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