Auberon Waugh quotes

Politics, as I never tire of saying, is for social and emotional misfits, handicapped folk, those with a grudge. The purpose of politics is to help them overcome these feelings of inferiority and compensate for their personal inadequacies in the pursuit of power. (Auberon Waugh)
Anyone wishing to communicate with Americans should do so by e-mail, which has been specially invented for the purpose, involving neither physical proximity nor speech. View quote
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Looking back at all the people I have insulted, I am mildly surprised that I am still allowed to exist. View quote
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Better to go than sit around being a terrible old bore. View quote
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I don't want 'constructive criticism'. I want praise. View quote
Auberon Waugh

Auberon Waugh

Occupation: British Author
Born: November 17, 1939
Died: January 16, 2001
Quotes count: 5
Wikipedia: Auberon Waugh

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