Barry Hughart quotes

Blessed are the idiots, for they are happiest people on earth. (Barry Hughart)
Immortality is only for the gods,' he whispered. 'I wonder how they can stand it. View quote
Barry Hughart
Fable has strong shoulders that carry far more truth than fact can. View quote
Barry Hughart
Error can point the way to truth, while empty-headedness can only lead to more empty-headedness or to a career in politics. View quote
Barry Hughart
The emotional health of a village depended upon having a man whom everyone loved to hate, and Heaven had blessed us with two of them. View quote
Barry Hughart
The supernatural can be very annoying until one finds the key that transforms it into science," he observed mildly... "Come on, Ox, let's go out and get killed. View quote
Barry Hughart

Barry Hughart

Occupation: Author
Quotes count: 6

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