Frederic Manning
Born: 01-01-1882
Frederic Manning was an Australian-born novelist and poet, best known for his semi-autobiographical novel "Her Privates We." Born in 1882, Manning moved to England and became immersed in the literary circles of his time. His experiences as a soldier in World War I heavily influenced his writing, bringing authentic and poignant perspectives on the war. Manning's work remains celebrated for its vivid realism and emotional depth.
Book summaries for books written by Frederic Manning
Quotes
To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge.
It is not the brain that matters most, but that which guides it—the character, the heart, generous qualities, progressive ideas.
A man’s life should be an adventurous story.
War is a conflict of interests, and one cannot ignore it.
The real hero is always a hero by mistake; he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else.
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
The mind ought sometimes to be diverted that it may return to better thinking.
There is no greater sorrow than to recall in misery the time when we were happy.