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:
“Intuition is not infallible; it only seems to be the truth. It is a message which we may interpret wrongly.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“A lie is real; it aims at success. A liar is a realist.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“It is most oppressive to be an aunt.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“Each Australian is a Ulysses.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
“Money has no country.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)