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# William Maginn

(1793–1842)   Journalist   United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

 **3** quotes in **15** categories

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William Maginn was a journalist from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for *The Frankenstein Omnibus*.

## Quick Facts About William Maginn

Born July 10, 1793

Died August 21, 1842

Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Profession Journalist

Notable works The Frankenstein Omnibus

## About William Maginn

William Maginn was an Irish journalist and writer.

##  Quotes by William Maginn

> [No cigar-smoker ever committed suicide.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-maginn/no-cigar-smoker-ever-committed-suicide/)

William Maginn

[Cigar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cigar/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/674/william-maginn-84158_cigar_no-cigar-smoker-ever-committed-suicide-1_199224.jpg)

> [What is a roofless cathedral to a well-built pie?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-maginn/what-is-a-roofless-cathedral-to-a-well-built-pie/)

William Maginn

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/51d/william-maginn-84158_built_what-is-a-roofless-cathedral-to-a-well-b_1671141.jpg)

> [Some people tell you you should not drink claret after strawberries. They are wrong.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-maginn/some-people-tell-you-you-should-not-drink-claret-after-strawberries/)

William Maginn

[Alcohol](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/alcohol/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6bc/william-maginn-84158_alcohol_some-people-tell-you-you-should-not-drin_2378524.jpg)

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