Britain, which in the years immediately before this war was rapidly losing such democratic virtues as it possessed, is now being bombed and burned into democracy. J. B. Priestley bombbritainburn Change image and share on social
Marriage is like paying an endless visit in your worst clothes. J. B. Priestley badclotheendless Change image and share on social
Comedy, we may say, is society protecting itself - with a smile. J. B. Priestley comedyprotectsmile Change image and share on social
The more we elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate. J. B. Priestley communicatecommunicationelaborate Change image and share on social
I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning. J. B. Priestley bitedaydelight Change image and share on social
If we openly declare what is wrong with us, what is our deepest need, then perhaps the death and despair will by degrees disappear. J. B. Priestley deathdeclaredeep Change image and share on social
In plain words: now that Britain has told the world that she has the H-Bomb she should announce as early as possible that she has done with it, that she proposes to reject in all circumstances nuclear warfare. J. B. Priestley announcebombbritain share on social
Be yourself is about the worst advice you can give to some people. J. B. Priestley advicebadgive Change image and share on social
Accidents, try to change them - it's impossible. The accidental reveals man. J. B. Priestley accidentaccidentalchange Change image and share on social
We should like to have some towering geniuses, to reveal us to ourselves in colour and fire, but of course they would have to fit into the pattern of our society and be able to take orders from sound administrative types. J. B. Priestley administrativecolourfire share on social