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George Norman Douglas was a British writer, now best known for his 1917 novel South Wind. His travel books such as his 1915 Old Calabria were also appreciated for the quality of their writing. Wikipedia  

✵ 8. December 1868 – 7. February 1952
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Famous Norman Douglas Quotes

“Bouillabaisse is only good because cooked by the French, who, if they cared to try, could produce an excellent and nutritious substitute out of cigar stumps and empty matchboxes.”

Norman Douglas

“You can tell the values of a nation by its advertisements.”

Norman Douglas book South Wind

South Wind (1917).

“As to abuse, I thrive on it. Abuse, hearty abuse, is a tonic to all save men of indifferent health.”

Norman Douglas

Some Limericks (1928).

“The pine stays green in winter... wisdom in hardship.”

Norman Douglas

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