Ruth Prawer Jhabvala Quotes

The older books were quite light-hearted. But I think most of my novels do end on a deep note of pessimism. Shadows seem to be closing in. The final conclusion isn't that life is wonderful and everything is bright and cheery and in the garden.

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: german
  • Birth: May 7, 1927 - April 3, 2013

Topics

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I would like to remember all and be able to forgive everything - in due course!

Johanna Siguroardottir

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For somebody in my neighborhood to aspire or revere a person from the upper class, that is the most ugly and pathetic behavior you could exhibit.

Joel Kinnaman

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It's really important that young women be reminded that their involvement matters and that their voice is heard. Even if it feels like it's small, it really can make an impact.

Meghan Markle

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When we build, let us think that we build for ever.

John Ruskin

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Blind don't mean you can't, you know, listen.

Stevie Wonder

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Injury in general teaches you to appreciate every moment. I've had my share of injuries throughout my career. It's humbling. It gives you perspective. No matter how many times I've been hurt, I've learned from that injury and come back even more humble.

Troy Polamalu

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You can't rewrite the history books; you can't eliminate the impact of my work and my characters.

Rob Liefeld

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I'm very fond of Tennessee Williams' plays, and when my husband and I went to New Orleans in the late 1970s, we saw 'A Street Car Named Desire.'

Ruth Rendell

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If you write, produce and direct, you own things and see them through to the end.

Johnny Vegas

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Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, the color of my skin and my rather peculiar background as an Ethiopian immigrant delineated the border of my life and friendships. I learned quickly how to stand alone.

Dinaw Mengestu

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I wish I'd been a mixed infant.

Brendan Behan

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My name is Bruce Feiler, and I'm an explainaholic. I first heard this word used to describe Isaac Asimov, and I knew instantly that I suffered from the same condition. It's the incurable desire to tell, shape, share, occasionally exaggerate, often elongate, and inevitably bungle a good story.

Bruce Feiler

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