Quotes by Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang

Scottish poet, novelist and literary critic

Lived from: 1844 - 1912

Category: Writers (Contemporary) | Poets (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 31 march 1844 Died: 20 july 1912

  • Politicians use statistics in the same way that a drunk uses lamp-posts—for support rather than illumination.

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  • He missed an invaluable opportunity to hold his tongue.
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  • I don't think the idea of homosexuality is really taboo any more. Our culture is evolving. This is an exciting time to be living.
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  • Life's more amusing than we thought.
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  • Politicians use statistics in the same way that a drunk uses lamp-posts—for support rather than illumination.
    1910 Speech, quoted in Alan L. Mackay The Harvest of a Quiet Eye (1977)
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