Alec Waugh
1898 - 1981
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Quotes
Biography
Alec Waugh was an English novelist and travel writer. He began his literary career as a biographer and then turned to writing novels. His works often portrayed British society in a satirical light and explored themes of relationships, ambition, and human nature. Waugh's writing style was known for its wit and keen observation of human behavior, which appealed to a wide audience.
Famous Quotes (5)
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You are never stronger...than when you land on the other side of despair.
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To make life more tolerable, keep small temptation small.
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Jealousy, that most treacherous of emotions-the mingled venom of envy and love.
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The unambiguous courage to lead the life that is yours, regardless of its consequences.
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Conversation in its true shape is not a competitive exercise, a verbal shooting match.