Scientists are treacherous allies on committees, for they are apt to change their minds in response to arguments.

- Maurice Bowra

Splendid couple - slept with both of them.

- Maurice Bowra

I'm a man more dined against than dining.

- Maurice Bowra

Buggery was invented to fill that awkward hour between evensong and cocktails.

- Maurice Bowra

I expect to pass through this world but once and therefore if there is anybody that I want to kick in the crutch I had better kick them in the crutch…

- Maurice Bowra