Quotes by Antony Jay

Antony Jay

English writer, broadcaster, and director

Lived from: 1930 - 2016

Category: Movie | Writers (Contemporary)

Born: 20 april 1930 Died: 21 august 2016

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  • 'Referring the matter to a committee' can be a device for diluting authority, diffusing responsibility and delaying decisions.
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  • He's suffering from Politicians' Logic. Something must be done, this is something, therefore we must do it.
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  • Men grow to the stature to which they are stretched when they are young.
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  • The Opposition aren't really the Opposition. They're just called the Opposition. But in fact they are the Opposition in exile. The Civil Service are the Opposition in residence.
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  • The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions.
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  • You can judge a leader by the size of the problem he tackles. Other people can cope with the waves, it's his job to watch the tide.
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What are the most famous quotes from Antony Jay?

The two most famous quotes from Antony Jay are:

  • "'Referring the matter to a committee' can be a device for diluting authority, diffusing responsibility and delaying decisions."
  • "He's suffering from Politicians' Logic. Something must be done, this is something, therefore we must do it."

When did Antony Jay live?

Antony Jay was born in 1930 and died in the year 2016.