Quotes by Quentin Crisp

Quentin Crisp, born on December 25, 1908, in Surrey, England, was a flamboyant writer and social commentator whose life and work challenged societal norms. Best known for his memoir, "The Naked Civil Servant," published in 1968, Crisp's unapologetic embrace of his identity as a gay man in a conservative society made him an icon of LGBTQ+ rights. His sharp wit and distinctive voice not only offered insight into the struggles of being an outsider but also celebrated the beauty of individuality, leaving a lasting legacy of courage and authenticity.

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"If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style."

Quentin Crisp

"It is not the simple statement of facts that ushers in freedom; it is the constant repetition of them that has this liberating effect. Tolerance is the result not of enlightenment, but of boredom."

Quentin Crisp

"Though intelligence is powerless to modify character, it is a dab hand at finding euphemisms for its weaknesses."

Quentin Crisp

"My mother protected me from the world and my father threatened me with it."

Quentin Crisp

"The formula for achieving a successful relationship is simple: you should treat all disasters as if they were trivialities but never treat a triviality as if it were a disaster."

Quentin Crisp

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