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Donald Barthelme was an American author born on April 7, 1931, and passed away on July 23, 1989. Known for his unique literary style and experimental writing, Barthelme is considered one of the representatives of postmodernist literature.

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Famous Donald Barthelme Quotes

“Let me point out, if it has escaped your notice, that what an artist does, is fail.”

Ifs Doe Artist Failing Let Me

Author:Donald Barthelme

“Take me home," Snow White said. "Take me home instantly. If there is anything worse than being home, it is being out.”

Ifs Said Home White Snow Take Me Snow White

Book:Snow White

Source: Snow White

“Is it permitted to differ with Kierkegaard? Not only permitted but necessary. If you love him.”

Ifs

Author:Donald Barthelme

“The center will not hold if it has been spot-welded by an operator whose deepest concern is not with the weld but with his lottery ticket.”

Ifs Has Beens Concern Spots Tickets Lottery Operators Lottery Ticket

Book:Sixty stories

Source: Sixty stories

“People always like to hear that they're under stress, makes them feel better. You can imagine what they'd feel if they were told they weren't under stress.”

People Ifs Feels Imagine Stress Feel Better Under Stress

Author:Donald Barthelme

“I keep wondering if, say, there is intelligent life on other planets, the scientists argue that something like two percent of the other planets have the conditions, the physical conditions, to support life in the way it happened here, did Christ visit each and every planet, go through the same routine, the Agony in the Garden, the Crucifixion, and so on.”

Ifs Way Two Christ Wonder Support Happened Conditions Planets Percent Garden Scientist Intelligent Arguing Routine Agony Crucifixion Intelligent Life

Book:Flying to America: 45 More Stories

Source: Flying to America: 45 More Stories

About the Author

Born: April 7, 1931
Died: July 23, 1989
Known for: Author
Quotes: 92

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