Christina Stead (17 July 1902 – 31 March 1983) was an Australian novelist and short-story writer acclaimed for her satirical wit and penetrating psychological characterisations. She was born in Rockdale, New South Wales, and died in Sydney.
Famous quotes by christina stead:
“Strange is the influence of Marx on character.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“Pukka sahib or rank outsider—gentleman or bounder—and it’s accent, accent, all the way.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“It is most oppressive to be an aunt.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“A lie is real; it aims at success. A liar is a realist.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“Money has no country.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)