Alison Weir quotes

I prefer to be left alone with my books. (Alison Weir)
You must pray to God for forgiveness because I can give you none. View quote
Alison Weir
Often, little brother, there is no smoke without fire. View quote
Alison Weir
If only they would all just leave me alone with my books and my letters, I would be content to let life, and the world pass me by. View quote
Alison Weir
I love reading about the supernatural, and time-slip novels, and the mistress of both is Barbara Erskine. View quote
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History was a hobby for about, oh, 20 years before I got into print. View quote
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At school, up to the age of sixteen, I found history boring, for we were studying the Industrial Revolution, which was all about Acts, Trade Unions and the factory system, and I wanted to know about people, because it is people who make history. View quote
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It gives me a huge buzz when people say they've enjoyed my books, because this grew out of a hobby, and it's an absolute passion, and it's lovely when I get feedback. View quote
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If people really want to know and learn from history, why do they want bad history? Why don't they want good history? Wouldn't you rather know the truth, rather than the legend? View quote
Alison Weir

Alison Weir

Occupation: British Historian
Born: June 8, 1951
Quotes count: 9

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