Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Lawrence wrote one of the great adventure memoirs — his account of leading the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
“All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dre...”
Why It Matters
Lawrence wrote one of the great adventure memoirs — his account of leading the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The book is both a gripping war narrative and a deeply conflicted examination of colonialism, heroism, and the gap between mythmaking and reality. It is the rare memoir that is also a genuine literary achievement.
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Personal reviewInsane levels of detail but too much detail
Notable Quotes
“Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool.”
“The printing press is the greatest weapon in the armoury of the modern commander.”