Quote by: William Faulkner

Only fools imply compliments. The wise man comes right out with it, point-blank. Imply criticism--unless the criticized isn't within earshot.

William Faulkner

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Author Bio

  • NameWilliam Faulkner
  • DescriptionAmerican writer
  • AliasesWilliam Cuthbert Faulkner
  • BornSeptember 25, 1897
  • DiedJuly 6, 1962
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionScreenwriter; Poet; Novelist; Short Story Writer; Playwright; Writer
  • WorksThe Sound And The Fury; As I Lay Dying; Light In August; Absalom, Absalom!; A Rose For Emily
  • AwardsNobel Prize In Literature; National Book Award