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Katharine Whitehorn is an accomplished journalist, born in 1928. She has had a rich career in the media, known for her unique perspective and insightful commentary.

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Famous Katharine Whitehorn Quotes

“It would be nice to think that a censor could allow a genuine work of artistic seriousness and ban a titillating piece of sadism, but it would take a miracle to make such a distinction stick.”

Thinking Would Be Pieces Nice Miracle Sticks Genuine Artistic Distinction Censorship Being Nice Seriousness Bans Sadism

Author:Katharine Whitehorn

“[On Malcolm Muggeridge:] He thinks he was knocked off his horse by God, like St. Paul on the road to Damascus. His critics think he simply fell off it from old age.”

Thinking Age Horse Critics Old Age

Book:View from a Column

Source: View from a Column

“I suppose we all share this pipe-dream of being able to reach out a hand and find anything at will; what is amazing is that we think that good filing could somehow make it comes true. On the contrary: putting a letter into a filing system is like releasing your ferret in the Hampton Court maze.”

Thinking Dream Hands Able Order Share Letters Court Contrary Reach Out Pipe Mazes Filing Ferrets Hamptons Pipe Dreams

Author:Katharine Whitehorn

“I used to think the only use for sport was to give small boys something else to kick besides me.”

Thinking Giving Use Used Sports Boys Kicks

Author:Katharine Whitehorn

About the Author

Born: 1928
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 58

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