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Maurice Bowra

Sir Cecil Maurice Bowra, was an English classical scholar, literary critic and academic, known for his wit. He was Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, from 1938 to 1970, and served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1951 to 1954.

April 8, 1898 - July 4, 1971

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I expect to pass through this world but once and therefore if there is anybody that I want to kick in the crutch I had better kick them in the crutch now, for I do not expect to pass this way again.

Maurice Bowra

Maurice Bowra

Scientists are treacherous allies on committees, for they are apt to change their minds in response to arguments.

Maurice Bowra

Maurice Bowra

I'm a man more dined against than dining. — © Maurice Bowra

I'm a man more dined against than dining.

Maurice Bowra

Maurice Bowra

Buggery was invented to fill that awkward hour between evensong and cocktails.

Maurice Bowra

Maurice Bowra

Splendid couple - slept with both of them.

Maurice Bowra

Maurice Bowra

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