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# Cynthia Asquith

(1887–1960)   Writer   United Kingdom

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Cynthia Asquith was a writer from the United Kingdom, best known for *Married to Tolstoy*.

## Quick Facts About Cynthia Asquith

Born September 27, 1887

Died March 31, 1960

Nationality United Kingdom

Profession Writer

Notable works Married to Tolstoy

Spouse Herbert Asquith

## About Cynthia Asquith

Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn Asquith was an English writer and socialite, known for her ghost stories and diaries. She also wrote novels, edited a number of anthologies, wrote for children and covered the British Royal family.

##  Quotes by Cynthia Asquith

> [Oh why was I born for this time? Before one is thirty to know more dead than living people.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/cynthia-asquith/oh-why-was-i-born-for-this-time-before-one-is-thirty-to-know-more/)

Cynthia Asquith

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> [I am beginning to rub my eyes at the prospect of peace. I think it will require more courage than anything that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/cynthia-asquith/i-am-beginning-to-rub-my-eyes-at-the-prospect-of-peace-i-think-it/)

Cynthia Asquith

[Courage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/courage/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/633/cynthia-asquith-101061_courage_i-am-beginning-to-rub-my-eyes-at-the-pro_2739679.jpg)

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