Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Angela Carter Novelist

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: May 7, 1940
  • Died: Feb 16, 1992

Angela Carter was an English novelist and journalist, known for her feminist, magical realism, and picaresque works. In 2008, The Times ranked Carter tenth in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". In 2012, Nights at the Circus was selected as the best ever winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.

What is marriage but prostitution to one man instead of many? marriage

In a secular age, an authentic miracle must purport to be a hoax, in order to gain credit in the world. aging

Nothing is a matter of life and death except life and death. death

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There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 more quotes from John Millington Synge

3 more quotes from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

28 wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 thoughts from Dave Barry

27 thoughts from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 other quotes from Winston Churchill

74 other quotes from Winston Churchill