It is the mark of great people to treat trifles as trifles and important matters as important. Doris Lessing greatimportantmark Change image and share on social
There's an unconscious bias in our society: girls are wonderful; boys are terrible. And to be a boy, or young man, growing up, having to listen to all this, it must be painful. Doris Lessing biasboygirl Change image and share on social
I never thought of London in terms of possible heroes - of course, there are thousands. It's a very talented city. Doris Lessing cityherolondon Change image and share on social
Some people obtain fame, others deserve it. Doris Lessing deservefameobtain Change image and share on social
There's always this sense of incredulity that writers feel, because they're usually living flat and ordinary lives, because they have to. Doris Lessing feelflatincredulity Change image and share on social
We use our parents like recurring dreams, to be entered into when needed. Doris Lessing dreamenterneed Change image and share on social
It is very enjoyable, writing a story. You get this idea. It takes hold of you. And then you spend day and night thinking about how to do it. And then you do it. And much later, you think, 'Oh, yes. That's an interesting question.' Doris Lessing dayenjoyablehold share on social
If you are a young writer today, it's very hard. Doris Lessing hardtodaywriter Change image and share on social
When I was bringing up a child, I taught myself to write in very short, concentrated bursts. If I had a weekend, or a week, I'd do unbelievable amounts of work. Doris Lessing amountbringburst Change image and share on social
What's terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you're capable of better. Doris Lessing capablelovepretend Change image and share on social
