Malcolm Archibald > Quotes

“needed the solace of tobacco. 'A box of Palmer's”
― Malcolm Archibald, The Fireraisers

“the conversation”
― Malcolm Archibald, Windrush: Blood Price

“Exactly,' Marie agreed. 'It's political. That's why Mackay is trying to keep clear of it. Politicians are a dirty, underhanded, double-dealing”
― Malcolm Archibald, The Fireraisers

“Riley”
― Malcolm Archibald, Windrush: Blood Price

“devil.”
― Malcolm Archibald, The Sound of Boer Rifles

“When it’s based on greed and exploitation, it’s not civilisation, sophistication, or enlightenment. It’s only a veneer to benefit the most grasping or luckiest in society.”
― Malcolm Archibald, A Sacrifice of Pawns

“Women are for procreation, not recreation; they will only distract you.”
― Malcolm Archibald, Windrush

“It's the same in many of our colonies,” Jack spoke to calm himself down. “We hold Canada with a handful of regiments and a half-trained militia, Australia with less and I doubt we have enough fit men in all West Africa to fill one full-strength battalion.” “Quite right. We rule half the world by brazen cheek, and the navy.” Harley said.”
― Malcolm Archibald, The City of Dreadful Death