John Mortimer - Life Quotes

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Jewish custom, which traces descent solely from the mother, is more sensible and more discreet. Our own lawgivers can't accept the fact that there are many things in family life that are best kept shrouded in mystery.

John Mortimer

The worst fault of the working classes is telling their children they're not going to succeed, saying: 'There is life, but it's not for you.'

John Mortimer

Beliefs about how you live your life, matters of private decision, views best kept for private enjoyment, prejudice or entertainment, can't be imposed by the operation of criminal law. Attempts to enforce such views can only make the government the subject of ridicule.

John Mortimer

The shelf life of the modern hardback writer is somewhere between the milk and the yogurt.

John Mortimer

When you get to my age life seems little more than one long march to and from the lavatory.

John Mortimer