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Angela Thirkell was an English novelist known for her light-hearted and humorous writing style, as well as her detailed portrayal of English rural life. Her works often featured satire and humor, showcasing social and human aspects, and were well-received by readers.

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Famous Angela Thirkell Quotes

“If only life were one long crisis, everyone would be perfect.”

Ifs Long Would Be Perfect Trouble Behavior Crisis

Author:Angela Thirkell

“But human nature cannot be content on a diet of honey and if there is nothing in one's life that requires pity, one must invent it; for to go through life unpitied would be an unthinkable loss.”

Ifs Humans Would Be Loss Human Nature Pity Diets Honey Unthinkable

Book:The Brandons, and others

Source: The Brandons, and others

“If there is one pleasure on earth which surpasses all others, it is leaving a play before the end. I might perhaps except the joy of taking tickets for a play, dining well, sitting on after dinner, and finally not going at all. That, of course, is very heaven.”

Ifs Wells Ends Play Might Earth Joy Courses Heaven Pleasure Sitting Theater Leaving Dinner Tickets Dining

Book:High Rising: A Virago Modern Classic

Source: High Rising: A Virago Modern Classic

“If one cannot invent a really convincing lie, it is often better to stick to the truth.”

Ifs Lying Women Sticks Invention Convincing

Author:Angela Thirkell

“First love is an astounding experience and if the object happens to be totally unworthy and love not really love at all, it makes little difference to the intensity of the pain.”

Ifs Love Firsts Littles Happens Pain Differences Love Is Objects And Love Intensity First Love Unworthy

Book:The Brandons, and others

Source: The Brandons, and others

About the Author

Born: January 30, 1890
Died: January 29, 1961
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 28

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