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Joseph Furphy, born on September 26, 1843, and died on September 13, 1912, was an Australian writer known for his unique literary style and profound social insight. His work is a significant figure in late 19th and early 20th-century Australian literature.

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“Who can control his fate? asks the ruined Othello. No one, indeed. But everyone controls his option, chooses his alternative.”

Wisdom Asks Fate Alternatives Ruined

Author:Joseph Furphy

“'English fair play' is a fine expression. It justifies the bashing of the puny draper's assistant by the big hairy blacksmith, and this to the perfect satisfaction of both parties, if they are worthy the name of Englishman.”

Ifs Play Bigs Names Perfect Party Expression Fine Fairs England Satisfaction Worthy Justify Englishmen Insulting Assistants Fair Play Blacksmiths

Book:Such is Life

Source: Such is Life

“Such is life, my fellow-mummers-just like a poor player that bluffs and feints his hour upon the stage, and then cheapens down to mere nonentity. But let me not hear any small witticism to the further effect that its story is a tale told by a vulgarian, full of slang and blanky, signifying-nothing.”

Art Stories Hours Poor Player Effects Stage Let Me Fellows Mere Tales Slang Bluffs Signifying Nonentity Such Is Life

Book:The annotated Such is life: such is life : being certain extracts from the diary of Tom Collins

Source: The annotated Such is life: such is life : being certain extracts from the diary of Tom Collins

“Age cannot limit him, nor use exhaust his infinite mendacity.”

Use Age Limits Infinite Mendacity

Book:The Buln-Buln and the Brolga

Source: The Buln-Buln and the Brolga

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Born: September 26, 1843
Died: September 13, 1912
Known for: Author
Quotes: 4

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