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J. B. Priestley Quotes

British - Writer | September 13, 1894 - August 14, 1984

In plain words: now that Britain has told the world that she has the H-Bomb she should announce as early as possible that she has done with it, that she proposes to reject in all circumstances nuclear warfare.

J. B. Priestley

Words World Early Done Now Possible

The greatest writers of this age... are aware of the mystery of our existence.

J. B. Priestley

Age Mystery Existence Greatest Aware

Like its politicians and its war, society has the teenagers it deserves.

J. B. Priestley

War Society Politicians Teenagers

As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us.

J. B. Priestley

Children School Fashion Rise Heaven

Comedy, we may say, is society protecting itself - with a smile.

J. B. Priestley

Smile Humor Society Comedy Say May

I know only two words of American slang, 'swell' and 'lousy'. I think 'swell' is lousy, but 'lousy' is swell.

J. B. Priestley

Words Think American Know Two Slang

A novelist who writes nothing for 10 years finds his reputation rising. Because I keep on producing books they say there must be something wrong with this fellow.

J. B. Priestley

Reputation Wrong Say Nothing Rising

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