Most writers in the course of their careers become thick-skinned and learn to accept vituperation, which in any other profession would be unimaginably offensive, as a healthy counterpoise to unintelligent praise.
Evelyn WaughAt first it was impressive, but after half and hour deadly monotonous. It was like everything German - overdone.
Evelyn WaughOnly when one has lost all curiosity about the future has one reached the age to write an autobiography.
Evelyn WaughThe only thing that it is advisable to know in any language is the numerals; and even there, you can do a lot with the fingers.
Evelyn Waugh