The past is the only dead thing that smells sweet.
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"The past is the only dead thing that smells sweet." — Cyril Connolly
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The past is the only dead thing that smells sweet. — Cyril Connolly
About Cyril Connolly
Cyril Connolly was a Journalist from United Kingdom (1903–1974).
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Who said "The past is the only dead thing that smells sweet."?
This quote is attributed to Cyril Connolly, a Journalist from United Kingdom.
When did Cyril Connolly live?
Cyril Connolly lived from 1903 – 1974.