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Jessica Mitford was an English author known for her critical analysis of the middle class. Her work spanned a variety of subjects, including social commentary, history, and biography. Born on September 11, 1917, she passed away on July 22, 1996.

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Famous Jessica Mitford Quotes

“Things on the whole are faster in America; people don't stand for election, they run for office. If a person says he's sick, it doesn't mean regurgitating, it means ill. Mad means angry, not insane. Don't ask for the left-luggage; it's called a checkroom.”

People Ifs Mean Persons Whole Running America Asks Left Office Sick Election Angry Mad Ill Insane Faster Luggage

Book:Hons and Rebels: Hons & Rebels

Source: Hons and Rebels: Hons & Rebels

“Things on the whole are much faster in America; people don't 'stand for election', they 'run for office.'”

People Whole Running America Office Election Faster

Book:Hons and Rebels

Source: Hons and Rebels

“Picking other people's brains is an art worth cultivating.”

People Art Brain Cultivating

Book:Poison Penmanship: The Gentle Art of Muckraking

Source: Poison Penmanship: The Gentle Art of Muckraking

About the Author

Born: September 11, 1917
Died: July 22, 1996
Known for: Author
Quotes: 28

Books & Sources

Kind and usual punishment: the prison businessRelated source material

Hons and RebelsRelated source material

Poison Penmanship: The Gentle Art of MuckrakingRelated source material

The American Way of Death RevisitedRelated source material

Hons and Rebels: Hons & RebelsRelated source material

THE AMERICAN WAY OF DEATHRelated source material

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