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Wilfrid Sheed was a British novelist born on December 27, 1930, and passed away on January 19, 2011. His works are known for their unique sense of humor and profound insights into the complexities of modern society.

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Famous Wilfrid Sheed Quotes

“It's the old case against symbols: if you get them, they seem obvious and artificial, and if you don't, you miss the whole point.”

Ifs Whole Seems Cases Missing Obvious Symbols Artificial

Book:The good word and other words

Source: The good word and other words

“Saloons provide moments of genuine ecstasy - but only if your soul is at peace and the rest of your life bears contemplating. Otherwise, they are palaces of misery.”

Ifs Soul Moments Bears Misery Genuine Your Soul Ecstasy Contemplating Palaces Rest Of Your Life Saloons

Book:The good word & other words

Source: The good word & other words

“If the French were really intelligent, they'd speak English.”

Ifs Speak Intelligent Sarcasm Sarcastic Speak English

Book:Essays in Disguise

Source: Essays in Disguise

About the Author

Born: December 27, 1930
Died: January 19, 2011
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 40

Books & Sources

The good word & other wordsRelated source material

The good word and other wordsRelated source material

Essays in DisguiseRelated source material

The House That George Built: With a Little Help from Irving, Cole, and a Crew of About FiftyRelated source material

FRANK MAISIERelated source material

In Love with Daylight: A Memoir of RecoveryRelated source material

The House That George Built : With a Little Help from Irving, Cole, and a Crew of about Fifty (Paperback)--by Wilfrid Sheed [2008 Edition]Related source material

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