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# Maurice Bowra

(1898–1971)   Classical Philologist

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Maurice Bowra was a classical philologist, best known for *The Greek experience*.

## Quick Facts About Maurice Bowra

Born April 8, 1898

Died July 4, 1971

Profession Classical Philologist

Notable works The Greek experience

## About Maurice Bowra

Sir Cecil Maurice Bowra was an English classical scholar, literary critic and academic, known for his wit. He was Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, from 1938 to 1970, and served as vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1951 to 1954.

##  Quotes by Maurice Bowra

> [Splendid couple - slept with both of them.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maurice-bowra/splendid-couple-slept-with-both-of-them/)

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[Adultery](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/adultery/)

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> [I expect to pass through this world but once and therefore if there is anybody that I want to kick in the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maurice-bowra/i-expect-to-pass-through-this-world-but-once-and-therefore-if-there/)

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[Crutches](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/crutches/)

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> [I'm a man more dined against than dining.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maurice-bowra/i-m-a-man-more-dined-against-than-dining/)

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[Dining](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dining/)

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> [Scientists are treacherous allies on committees, for they are apt to change their minds in response to arguments.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maurice-bowra/scientists-are-treacherous-allies-on-committees-for-they-are-apt-to/)

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[Allies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/allies/)

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