It may be that all games are silly. But then, so are humans.
Robert Wilson Lynd Quotes
It is almost impossible to remember how tragic a place this world is when one is playing golf.
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Birth: | 20th April, 1879 |
Death: | 6th October, 1949 |
Nationality: | Irish |
Profession: | Writer |
Robert Wilson Lynd was born in Belfast and educated at Royal Belfast Academical Institution, studying at Queen's University. His background was Protestant, his father being a Presbyterian Church Moderator. He began as a journalist on "The Northern Whig" in Belfast. He moved to London in 1901, via Manchester, sharing accommodation with his friend the artist Paul Henry.
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