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A River To My People

October 10, 2013 – 9:57 pm

After taking Aqaba in the epic film LAWRENCE OF ARABIA TE Lawrence confronts Anthony Quinn’s character Auda abu Tayi about payments from their Turkish enemy. Auda Abu Tayi tells Peter O’Toole the truth in front of hundreds of tribesmen extras. Auda abu Tayi: I am Auda abu Tayi! Does Auda serve? Howeitat tribesmen: NO! Auda […]

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The Seven Pillars of Nothing

November 27, 2009 – 8:02 pm

In SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM TE Lawrence wrote about a visit to a desert castle. His host led the British officer through a series of room, each whose walls were permeated with frankincense, myrrh, and other exotic fragrances. They finally arrive at a very simple room. One window. It’s open to the desert. “What do […]

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