Muggeridge was also known for his wit and profound writings, often at odds with the opinions of the day: "Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream", he liked to quote.
Muggeridge juga dikenal karena kecerdasannya dan tulisan-tulisannya yang mendalam, yang seringkali berlawanan dengan opini kala itu, selaras dengan pepatah "Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream" ("Jangan pernah lupa bahwa hanya ikan mati yang berenang mengikuti arus") yang suka ia sitir.