The thing most worth doing in this modern world [is to] create jobs that men can work at, and be proud of, and make money by their work.
Nevil ShuteThere's no dignity, no decency, or health today for men that haven't got a job. All other things depend on work today.
Nevil ShuteYou cannot argue stupidity, you just have to accept it patiently as one of those things.
Nevil ShuteIf I have learned one thing in my 54 years, it is that it is very good for the character to engage in sports which put your life in danger from time to time. It breeds a saneness in dealing with day to day trivialities which probably cannot be got in any other way, and a habit of quick decisions.
Nevil Shute