David Lodge is a British author and literary critic known for his satirical works. His novel Changing Places, published in 1975, explores the theme of academic exchange between the United States and the United Kingdom. The book was well-received and helped establish Lodge as a prominent voice in contemporary literature.
Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better.
David Lodge – Changing Places
Cynicism is the intellectual cripple’s substitute for intelligence.
David Lodge – Changing Places
It is very rare for an American to envy someone without wanting also to be like him.
David Lodge – Changing Places
Nostalgia, like so many other things, ain’t what it used to be.
David Lodge – Changing Places
One of the unsung freedoms that go with a free press is the freedom not to read it.
David Lodge – Changing Places
Death is like a really effective decongestant, isn’t it?
David Lodge – Changing Places
Travel narrows the mind, mate.
David Lodge – Changing Places
The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder whether you are happy or not.
David Lodge – Changing Places
Academic politics is the most vicious and bitter form of politics, because the stakes are so low.
David Lodge – Changing Places
Americans will eat garbage provided you sprinkle it liberally with ketchup.
David Lodge – Changing Places