John Mortimer, the author of "Titmuss Regained," was a British barrister and writer. His most famous work was the "Rumpole of the Bailey" series, which was adapted for television. "Titmuss Regained" is a satirical novel that explores the themes of politics, capitalism, and morality in post-World War II Britain.
The truth is always a compound of illusions.
John Mortimer – Charade
We are the sum of our actions, not our intentions.
John Mortimer – Charade
Fear is the tax that conscience pays to guilt.
John Mortimer – Charade
Memory is the diary we all carry about with us.
John Mortimer – Charade
Justice is an artificial construct that crumbles without compassion.
John Mortimer – Charade
A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
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One is not born a personality, one becomes one.
John Mortimer – Charade
In every work of genius, we recognize our once rejected thoughts.
John Mortimer – Charade
Time spent on self-reflection is never wasted—it is an intimate date with oneself.
John Mortimer – Charade
The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear.
John Mortimer – Charade