Nothing can be as astounding as life. Except for writing. Yes, of course, except for writing, the sole consolation. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes astound consolation life
When the whole world reads your books, is there any other happiness for a writer? I am happy that my books are read in 57 languages. But I am focused on Istanbul not because of Istanbul but because of humanity. Everyone is the same in the end. Orhan Pamuk bookendfocus share on social
I consider myself Istanbul's storyteller. My subject matter is my town. I consider it my job to explore the hidden patterns of my city's clandestine corners, its shady, mysterious places, the things I love. Orhan Pamuk cityclandestinecorner share on social
I believe in a world where there are no heroes, and I've read and know humanity a lot. There are moments that I admire in a person courage, intellect, hard work. These are the qualities I admire in an intellectual, in a writer, and there are so many people who have these things. Orhan Pamuk admirecouragehard share on social
It's important that the adults appreciate that young people are capable of doing really astounding work. Vint Cerf adultastoundcapable Change image and share on social
There are so many people who don't know small towns exist. When I write, I want to give my readers two things: one is a sense of consolation, and two, I want to make them laugh. Jan Karon consolationexistgive Change image and share on social
If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life. Penny Marshall findgoodjoy Change image and share on social