Beverley Nichols
1898 - 1983
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Biography
Beverley Nichols (1898-1983) was an English author, playwright, and composer. He is best known for his gardening and lifestyle books, where he combined wit, humor, and practical advice. Nichols wrote over 60 books, including the popular 'Merry Hall' trilogy, which chronicled his adventures in renovating an old house and garden.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The most noteworthy thing about gardeners is that they are always optimistic, always enterprising, and never satisfied. They always look forward to doing something better than they have ever done before.
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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.
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There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart.
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More is required of you than seeing that the gardener does his work properly. You must also see to it that nothing renders his work futile or innately absurd.
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Gardeners, I think, dream bigger dreams than emperors.