Wilfrid Sheed Quotes

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Wilfrid Sheed, an English-born American novelist and essayist, was celebrated for his witty and insightful writings. His works, such as "Office Politics" and "In Love with Daylight," explored themes of media, culture, and personal relationships. Sheed's sharp prose and keen observations earned him critical acclaim.

"One reason the human race has such a low opinion of itself is that it gets so much of its wisdom from writers."

"One reason the human race has such a low opinion of itself is that it gets so much of its wisdom from writers."

Wisdom, Opinion, Race, Reason

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"I picked up the writing on the very day he died. It was the only consolation I could find."

"I picked up the writing on the very day he died. It was the only consolation I could find."

Grief, Day, Writing

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"Every writer is a writer of the generation before."

"Every writer is a writer of the generation before."

Influence, Writer

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"The American male doesn't mature until he has exhausted all other possibilities."

"The American male doesn't mature until he has exhausted all other possibilities."

Maturity, American, Possibilities

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