Anthony Sampson Quotes

Anthony Sampson — British Writer born on August 03, 1926, died on December 18, 2004

Anthony Terrell Seward Sampson was a British writer and journalist. His most notable and successful book was Anatomy of Britain, which was published to acclaim in 1962. and was followed by five more "Anatomies", updating the original book under various titles. He was the grandson of the linguist John Sampson, of whom he wrote a biography, The Scholar Gypsy: The Quest For A Family Secret . He also gave Nelson Mandela advice on Mandela's famous 1964 defence speech at the trial which led to his conviction for life... (wikipedia)

Once you touch the trappings of monarchy, like opening an Egyptian tomb, the inside is liable to crumble.

In America journalism is apt to be regarded as an extension of history: in Britain, as an extension of conversation.

Muddle is the extra unknown personality in any committee.