Quotes by Anthony Sampson

“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.”

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

“Engrossing, vividly written in the style of the best thrillers...It should become the standard work on the region.”

“He would have made an outstanding lawyer.”

“Members rise from CMG (known sometimes in Whitehall as Call Me God) to KCMG (Kindly Call Me God) to GCMG (God Calls Me God).”

“Were not worrying about that right now.”

“This is making us feel like superstars. This is one of the best moments of my life.”

The rich feel much less need than their predecessors to account for their wealth, whether to society, to governments or to God. Their attitudes and values are not seriously challenged by anyone. The respect now shown for wealth and money-making has been the most fundamental change in Britain over four decades.

Snobbery - the pox Britannica