“Cruelty was the devil, and most people were, in one way or another, cruel. Tyranny, suppression, persecution, torture, slavery, war, neglect - all were cruel. The world was acid and sour with hate, fat with greed, yellow with the triumph of the strong and the rich.”
This book delves into the complexities of human intellect and the role of wit in shaping individual and societal perspectives. more
Rose Macaulay (August 1, 1881 – October 30, 1958) was a distinguished British writer, novelist, poet, and critic. Known for her wit, satire, and keen social observation, she authored over 30 works, including novels, essays, travelogues, and poetry. Born in Cambridge to an academic family, she studied at Oxford but left without a degree. Her notable works include 'The Towers of Trebizond' and 'They Were Defeated.' Macaulay never married but had a secret love affair. Her writing often explored faith, morality, and women's independence. She died of a heart attack in 1958 at age 77. more
“It is to the eccentrics that the world owes most of its knowledge.”
“When I have eaten mangoes, I have felt like Eve.”
“Giving is not at all interesting; but receiving is, there is no doubt about it, delightful.”
“God very seldom succeeds. He has very nearly everything against him, of course.”