Quotes by Anthony Burgess

Anthony Burgess was a prolific English writer born on February 25, 1917, in Manchester, whose diverse body of work spans novels, essays, and music. Best known for his dystopian masterpiece, *A Clockwork Orange*, Burgess explored themes of free will and the human condition through a unique blend of dark humor and linguistic innovation. A passionate advocate for the arts, he also composed symphonies and screenplays, leaving an indelible mark on literature and culture. Burgess's legacy endures as a voice that challenges and captivates readers worldwide.

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"I didn't think; I experimented."

Anthony Burgess

"Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone."

Anthony Burgess

"Every dogma has its day."

Anthony Burgess

"Women thrive on novelty and are easy meat for the commerce of fashion. Men prefer old pipes and torn jackets."

Anthony Burgess

"One of the delights known to age, and beyond the grasp of youth, is that of Not Going."

Anthony Burgess

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