H.M. Forester
H.M. Forester
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Herman Cyril McNeile, more commonly known by his pen name C.S. Forester, was a British novelist best recognized for his naval adventure novels.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: August 16, 1899, in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, England
Died: April 2, 1966, in London, England
Nationality and Profession(s)
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* British novelist, best known for his naval fiction novels
Early Life and Background
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H.M. Forester was born to a family with military connections; his father, George McNeile, served as an officer in the Royal Irish Regiment of the British Army. This exposure to military life would later influence Forester's writing. After completing his education at Tonbridge School, Forester joined the British Army and saw service during World War I. However, due to health issues, he was medically discharged from the army.
Major Accomplishments
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Forester is best known for creating the iconic character Horatio Hornblower, a fictional naval officer who appears in several novels, including _Mr. Midshipman Hornblower_ (1950) and _Beat to Quarters_ (1937). His depiction of Hornblower's struggles and triumphs in the Royal Navy during various periods of British history has captivated readers worldwide.
Notable Works or Actions
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In addition to his Hornblower novels, Forester wrote several standalone naval fiction works, such as _The Ship_ (1943) and _Ship of Men_ (1954). His writing often explored themes of duty, honor, and leadership, reflecting the values instilled in him by his military upbringing. Throughout his career, Forester was praised for his meticulous research and ability to create engaging characters.
Impact and Legacy
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Forester's Hornblower novels have had a lasting impact on naval fiction, inspiring numerous adaptations for film and television. His work continues to be widely read and studied today due to its historical accuracy and compelling narrative style. As an author, Forester played a significant role in shaping the genre of naval adventure literature.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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C.S. Forester is remembered for his meticulously researched novels that brought the world of naval history to life through engaging characters and gripping storylines. His iconic creation, Horatio Hornblower, has become synonymous with courage, duty, and leadership in the face of adversity. As a writer, Forester's legacy extends beyond his individual works; he helped establish the naval adventure genre as we know it today.
With over 60 years since his passing, Forester's impact on literature remains profound. His dedication to historical accuracy, combined with an ability to craft compelling characters and stories, has made him one of the most respected authors in the history of naval fiction.
Quotes by H.M. Forester
This is the Moment of Truth right here and nowand there is no room for ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ and ‘maybes’.Unless you are with us, we cannot help you,so get on board while we still have a chance.
At length, however, and that length was measured in more decades than he chose to recall, he began to get sick of all the “Beginning to Begin” and the “Thinking How to Think”. This, even “Seeing How to See” and “Knowing How to Know” were all very well. But surely the path had to be about “Becoming How to Be”, the goal being “Being How to Be”?
![I think that this idea, that the materials and self work can take you far enough for other things to kick in, was [Idries] Shah’s innovation, his “big gamble”, to fit a 21st century community of which very few would actually have physical contact with a living teacher.](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Flakl0ama8n6qbptj.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fquotes%2Fquote-748244.png&w=1536&q=100)
I think that this idea, that the materials and self work can take you far enough for other things to kick in, was [Idries] Shah’s innovation, his “big gamble”, to fit a 21st century community of which very few would actually have physical contact with a living teacher.
Sorcery rules the world. Of course, most don't call it sorcery; indeed, many would be horrified by such a notion.
The worst of all was to be faced with the interrogation technique of Thirty Seconds. The interrogator would say something and you had to respond quickly, without once repeating yourself or using the personal pronoun. Very few dissidents could last the full thirty seconds, and a refusal to comply was taken as equal proof of dissidence.
Their methods were especially crude and most of these former friends were now born again model citizens; lobotomized; or burnt out shells.
All you had to do was crack up and beg to see the Governor; grovel at his feet and admit to being a dissident; heartily repent your sins, and volunteer for elective brain surgery.
More recently, we’ve reached the lowest common denominator, and populism, politics and media have dispensed with old-fashioned values such as truth, honour and chivalry, to the point of arguing, in an Orwellian way, that “up is down”, “wrong is right”, and “truth is fake news”.
Real patience is not the same as waiting impatiently for something for a long time. Patience is having patience with patience.