Evelyn Waugh 1903-1966
Author of Brideshead Revisited
On an occasion when Waugh was very rude, his hostess remonstrated, “How can you behave so badly – and you a Catholic!”
Waugh replied: “You have no idea how much nastier I would be if I was not a Catholic. Without supernatural aid I would hardly be a human being.”
I think he knew something about some of us all. I have a very good male friend who is a believing, traditional Catholic like me. He said recently, “I’m very screwed up.” Instantly, he entered my circle of intimates. Why? Because I’m very screwed up.
Author of Brideshead Revisited
On an occasion when Waugh was very rude, his hostess remonstrated, “How can you behave so badly – and you a Catholic!”
Waugh replied: “You have no idea how much nastier I would be if I was not a Catholic. Without supernatural aid I would hardly be a human being.”
I think he knew something about some of us all. I have a very good male friend who is a believing, traditional Catholic like me. He said recently, “I’m very screwed up.” Instantly, he entered my circle of intimates. Why? Because I’m very screwed up.
James Arthur O'Connor 1792-1841
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