“I have been in the scholastic profession long enough to know that nobody enters it unless he has some very good reason that he is anxious to conceal.”
Book:decline and fall
Quote by Evelyn Waugh
Work
decline and fall
Written in the early 19th century, this novel is a fictional account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, offering a detailed narrative of the political, social, and cultural changes that led to its downfall. more
Author
Evelyn Waugh
British writer known for his satirical and humorous style, with notable works including 'Vile Bodies' and 'Brideshead Revisited'. Waugh is renowned for his profound insights into 20th-century British society and culture. more
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