William Bolitho Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Bolitho.

William Bolitho was a prolific British journalist, biographer, and novelist. Born on December 20, 1891, in the United Kingdom, Bolitho pursued a career in journalism, joining the staff of the Morning Post in 1917. He soon made a name for himself as a gifted writer, known for his insightful and thought-provoking articles.

Bolitho's passion for storytelling led him to explore other literary genres, and he eventually became renowned for his biographical works. His most notable biography, "Twelve Against the Gods," published in 1929, delved into the lives of various historical figures who defied conventional norms.

As an author, Bolitho tackled subjects ranging from literary figures like George Bernard Shaw to historical adventurers like T.E. Lawrence. His keen ability to capture the essence of these individuals earned him acclaim and cemented his status as a respected biographer.

In addition to his biographical works, Bolitho also penned several novels, including "This Small Cloud" and "Bestseller." Although lesser-known than his biographical endeavors, his fiction showcased his versatility as a writer.

William Bolitho's promising career was tragically cut short when he passed away at the young age of 35 on May 1, 1927. Despite his premature death, his writings continued to captivate readers, leaving a lasting legacy in the realm of journalism and biography.

Wilson adventured for the whole of the human race. Not as a

Wilson adventured for the whole of the human race. Not as a servant, but as a champion. So pure was this motive, so unfrocked with anything that his worst enemies could find, except the mildest and most excusable, a personal vanity, practically the minimum to be human, that in a sense his adventure is that of humanity itself. In Wilson, the whole of mankind breaks camp, sets out from home and wrestles with the universe and its gods.

William Bolitho

Presidency

The profession of magician, is one of the most perilous and

The profession of magician, is one of the most perilous and arduous specializations of the imagination. On the one hand there is the hostility of God and the police to be guarded against; on the other it is as difficult as music, as deep as poetry, as ingenious as stage-craft, as nervous as the manufacture of high explosives, and as delicate as the trade in narcotics.

William Bolitho

Magic

The shortest way out of Manchester is notoriously a bottle o

The shortest way out of Manchester is notoriously a bottle of Gordon's gin; out of any businessman's life there is the mirage of Paris; out of Paris, or mediocrity of talent and imagination, there are all the drugs, from subtle, all-conquering opium to cheating, cozening cocaine.

William Bolitho

Escape Escapism

The mere idea of marriage, as a strong possibility, if not a

The mere idea of marriage, as a strong possibility, if not always nowadays a reasonable likelihood, existing to weaken the will by distracting its straight aim in the life of practically every young girl, is the simple secret of their confessed inferiority in men's pursuits and professions to-day.

William Bolitho

Marriage

General jackdaw culture, very little more than a collection

General jackdaw culture, very little more than a collection of charming miscomprehensions, untargeted enthusiasms, and a general habit of skimming.

William Bolitho

Culture