Michael Flanders Quotes

A collection of quotes by Michael Flanders.

Michael Flanders (1922-1975) was a British actor, singer, and comedian. He is best known for his collaboration with Donald Swann as the comedy duo, Flanders and Swann. Together, they created and performed numerous humorous songs, often with clever wordplay and satirical observations on various subjects. Flanders also had a successful career in acting, appearing in films such as "The Bespoke Overcoat" (1956) and "The Trials of Oscar Wilde" (1960). His wit, charm, and musical talent made him a beloved figure in British entertainment.

The purpose of satire has been rightly stated as to strip of

The purpose of satire has been rightly stated as to strip off the veneer of comforting illusion and cosy half truth, and our job, as I see it, is to put it back again!

Michael Flanders


One of the great problems of the world today is undoubtedly

One of the great problems of the world today is undoubtedly this problem of not being able to talk to scientists, because we don't understand science; they can't talk to us because they don't understand anything else, poor dears.

Michael Flanders

Science