Robert Wilson Lynd Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Wilson Lynd.

Robert Wilson Lynd (1879-1949) was an Irish writer and critic known for his insightful and humorous essays. Born in Belfast, Lynd began his career as a journalist and then went on to write for various newspapers and magazines. He became a prominent contributor to The Daily News and The Manchester Guardian and was known for his insightful observations on life, literature, and politics. Lynd's writing was characterized by his wry wit and keen observation of human nature. He also authored several books, including 'The Pleasures of Ignorance' and 'The Blue Lion and Other Essays'.

There are two sorts of curiosity - the momentary and the per

There are two sorts of curiosity - the momentary and the permanent. The momentary is concerned with the odd appearance on the surface of things. The permanent is attracted by the amazing and consecutive life that flows on beneath the surface of things.

Robert Wilson Lynd


There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man tha

There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before.

Robert Wilson Lynd

Nature

It is almost impossible to remember how tragic a place the w

It is almost impossible to remember how tragic a place the world is when one is playing golf.

Robert Wilson Lynd

Sports