Quotes by Charles Percy Snow

3 quotes by Charles Percy Snow

Charles Percy Snow - english novelist

Was born on 15 oct 1905.
Died on 01 jul 1980, at 74 years old.

Origin country: United Kingdom

The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase; if...

The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase; if you pursue happiness you'll never find it.

Quote by Charles Percy Snow about happiness

When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion.

Quote by Charles Percy Snow about history, name, criminals, man

Jam today, and men aren't at their most exciting; jam...

Jam today, and men aren't at their most exciting; jam tomorrow, and one often sees them at their noblest.

Quote by Charles Percy Snow about opinion, man

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