Quotes by Dorothy L. Sayers

Dorothy L. Sayers (1893-1957) was a pioneering English crime writer, playwright, and translator, best known for her captivating detective novels featuring the enigmatic Lord Peter Wimsey. Born in Oxford, Sayers excelled academically, attending Somerville College where she honed her literary skills. Beyond her contributions to the mystery genre, she was also a prominent scholar of Dante, infusing her works with rich intellectual depth. Sayers' legacy endures not only through her entertaining narratives but also as a trailblazer for women in literature, advocating for female empowerment and intellect.

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"The Christian faith is the most exciting drama that ever staggered the imagination of man - and the dogma is the drama."

Dorothy L. Sayers

"Every time a man expects, as he says, his money to work for him, he is expecting other people to work for him."

Dorothy L. Sayers

"I love you - I am at rest with you - I have come home."

Dorothy L. Sayers

"The great advantage about telling the truth is that nobody ever believes it."

Dorothy L. Sayers

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