Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Alexander Woollcott
- One listens to one’s lawyer prattle on as long as one can stand it and then signs where indicated.
- I’m tired of hearing it said that democracy doesn’t work. Of course, it doesn’t work. We are supposed to work on it.
- Many of us spend half our time wishing for things we could have if we didn’t spend half our time wishing.
- It comes from the likes of you! Take what you can get! Grab the chances as they come along! Act in the hallways! Sing in doorways! Dance in cellars!
- I count it a high honor to belong to a profession in which the good men write every paragraph, every sentence, and every line as lovingly as any Addison or Steele, and do so in full regard that by tomorrow it will have been burned, or used, if at all, to line a shelf.
- The English have an extraordinary ability for flying into a great calm.
- Mrs. Patrick Cambell is an aged British battleship sinking rapidly and firing every available gun on her rescuers.
- She was like a sinking ship firing on the rescuers.
- Babies in silk hats playing with dynamite.
- Everything I like is either illegal, immoral, or fattening.
Alexander Woollcott (1887–1943) was an American critic, commentator, and member of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of New York City writers, critics, and actors known for their wit and intellectual discussions during the 1920s and 1930s. Born on January 19, 1887, in Phalanx, New Jersey, Woollcott became a prominent figure in the literary and theatrical circles of his time.
Woollcott’s career spanned various roles, including drama critic for The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications. He was celebrated for his sharp wit, distinctive writing style, and insightful reviews. Woollcott’s influence extended beyond his critiques; he became a popular radio personality and host of the program “The Town Crier.”
A larger-than-life character, Woollcott was known for his eccentricities and flamboyant personality. He authored several books, including “While Rome Burns” and “Long, Long Ago.” Despite his success, he faced personal challenges and health issues. He died on January 23, 1943, at the age of 56.
Woollcott’s legacy endures through his contributions to American literature, his role in the Algonquin Round Table, and his impact on the cultural and intellectual landscape of the early 20th century.
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