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Anthony Sampson was a British writer renowned for his biographies, which deeply explored the lives and achievements of public figures, profoundly influencing British politics and culture in the 20th century.

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All Britain America Bankers Call Me Class Committees Contradiction Conversation Crosses Dangerous

Famous Anthony Sampson Quotes

“The rich feel much less need than their predecessors to account for their wealth, whether to society, to governments or to God. Their attitudes and values are not seriously challenged by anyone. The respect now shown for wealth and money-making has been the most fundamental change in Britain over four decades.”

Wealth Class Economics Britain

Author:Anthony Sampson

“Members rise from CMG (known sometimes in Whitehall as 'Call Me God') to KCMG ('Kindly Call Me God') to .. the GCMG ('God Calls Me God').”

Sometimes Humor Funny Known Members Call Me

Author:Anthony Sampson

“It has been the bankers' destiny ... to find themselves on the dangerous edge of the world, pointing up the contradictions and cross-purposes. They are not often loved for it.”

World Has Beens Purpose Destiny Dangerous Crosses Edges Contradiction Pointing Bankers Edge Of The World

Book:The money lenders

Source: The money lenders

“In America journalism is apt to be regarded as an extension of history: in Britain, as an extension of conversation.”

America Conversation Newspapers Journalism Britain Extensions

Author:Anthony Sampson

“Once you touch the trappings of monarchy, like opening an Egyptian tomb, the inside is liable to crumble.”

Opening Monarchy Tombs Liable Egyptian

Book:Anatomy of Britain

Source: Anatomy of Britain

“Muddle is the extra unknown personality in any committee.”

Personality Extras Committees Muddle

Book:Anatomy of Britain

Source: Anatomy of Britain

About the Author

Born: August 3, 1926
Died: December 18, 2004
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 6

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