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:
“Everyone likes the obscene; that is real life.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“Each Australian is a Ulysses.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“Radicalism is the opium of the middle class.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“Women have been brought up much like slaves, that is, to lie.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“It is most oppressive to be an aunt.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)