Old men should have more care to end life well than to live long. Anita Brookner careendlife Change image and share on social
I never learnt Hebrew because my health was fragile, and it was thought that learning Hebrew would be an added burden. I regret it, because I would like to be able to join in fully. Not that I am a believer, but I would like to be. Anita Brookner addbelieverburden share on social
If I were happy, married with six children, I wouldn't be writing. And I doubt if I should want to. Anita Brookner childdoubthappy Change image and share on social
In real life, of course, it is the hare that wins. Every time. Look around you. Anita Brookner harelifereal Change image and share on social
Time misspent in youth is sometimes all the freedom one ever has. Anita Brookner freedommisspendtime Change image and share on social
It is my contention that Aesop was writing for the tortoise market. hares have no time to read. Anita Brookner aesopcontentionhare Change image and share on social
Life... is not simply a series of exciting new ventures. The future is not always a whole new ball game. There tends to be unfinished business. One trails all sorts of things around with one, things that simply won't be got rid of. Anita Brookner ballbusinessexcit share on social
Writing novels preserves you in a state of innocence - a lot passes you by - simply because your attention is otherwise diverted. Anita Brookner attentiondivertinnocence Change image and share on social
No blame should attach to telling the truth. But it does, it does. Anita Brookner attachblametell Change image and share on social
Great writers are the saints for the godless. Anita Brookner godlessgreatsaint Change image and share on social
