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
Existentialism is about being a saint without God; being your own hero, without all the sanction and support of religion or society. Anita Brookner existentialismgodhero Change image and share on social
Like many rich men, he thought in anecdotes; like many simple women, she thought in terms of biography. Anita Brookner anecdotebiographyman 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
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
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
No blame should attach to telling the truth. But it does, it does. Anita Brookner attachblametell Change image and 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
Great writers are the saints for the godless. Anita Brookner godlessgreatsaint Change image and share on social
What is interesting about self-analysis is that it leads nowhere - it is an art form in itself. Anita Brookner analysisartform Change image and share on social
