Quote by John Grigg

Autobiography is now as common as adultery and hardly less reprehensible.

Autobiography is now as common as adultery and hardly less r

Summary

This quote suggests that in contemporary times, the act of writing an autobiography has become so prevalent that it is as commonplace as committing adultery. The use of the word "reprehensible" implies that the speaker or writer believes autobiographies to be morally objectionable. This quote may reflect a cynical perspective on the abundance of autobiographical works, highlighting the potential for self-centeredness and exposure of personal affairs to the public, which may be viewed as undesirable or unethical.

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By John Grigg

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