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Richard Adams, born on May 9, 1920 in the United Kingdom, was a renowned British novelist. His most famous work, 'Animal Farm', is a satirical novel that uses the story of an animal rebellion to reveal the flaws of human society. Adams' other works are also appreciated for their profound meaning and unique narrative style.

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Famous Richard Adams Quotes

“Who knows why men do anything?”

Knows Men Why Me

Book:Watership Down

Source: Watership Down

“Men will never rest till they've spoiled the earth and destroyed the animals.”

Men Earth Animal Destroyed Spoiled

Book:Watership Down

Source: Watership Down

“When the man was disgraced and told to go away, he was allowed to ask all the animals whether any of them would come with him and share his fortunes and his life. There were only two who agreed to come entirely of their own accord, and they were the dog and the cat. And ever since then, those two have been jealous of each other, and each is for ever trying to make man choose which one he likes best. Every man prefers one or the other.”

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Book:The Plague Dogs

Source: The Plague Dogs

“Bluebell had been saying that he knew the men hated us for raiding their crops and gardens, and Toadflax answered, 'That wasn't why they destroyed the warren. It was just because we were in their way. They killed us to suit themselves.”

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Book:Watership Down

Source: Watership Down

About the Author

Born: May 9, 1920
Died: December 27, 2016
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 57

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