Quotes from Maurice Bowra

I'm a man more dined against than dining.

Splendid couple - slept with both of them.

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.

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