Quotes & anectdotes from
the wise,
the foolish,
the courageous &
the drunk

Mary McCarthy Critic

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jun 21, 1912
  • Died: Oct 25, 1989

Mary Therese McCarthy was an American author, critic and political activist.

In science, all facts, no matter how trivial or banal, enjoy democratic equality.

You musn't force sex to do the work of love or love to do the work of sex.

In politics, it seems, retreat is honorable if dictated by military considerations and shameful if even suggested for ethical reasons.

People with bad consciences always fear the judgment of children.