5 Quotes & Sayings By George Mikes

George Mikes has been an award-winning journalist, columnist, and author for more than 50 years. His works include novels, nonfiction books, and anthologies of poetry. He has written for "Reader's Digest" magazine since 1973, serving as its editor-at-large for more than 25 years. His books include "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing for Publishing" (2011), "How to Write a Novel" (1994), "How to Write Nonfiction" (1983), the humor anthology "Wacko World" (1973), and several anthologies of poetry Read more

He is also the author of "The Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing" (2012).

Q. Why don't the British panic? A. They do, but...
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Q. Why don't the British panic? A. They do, but very quietly. It is impossible for the naked eye to tell their panic from their ecstasy. George Mikes
When I am alone in the forest at night-time and...
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When I am alone in the forest at night-time and jump from one tree to another, I often think that life is so strange. George Mikes
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Remember: If you go for a walk with a friend in England, don't say a single word for hours; if you go for a walk with your dog, talk to it all the time. George Mikes
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An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly queue of one. George Mikes