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J. P. Donleavy is an Irish-American novelist born on April 23, 1926. Known for his unique humor and satirical style, his works include 'The Ginger Man' and 'The Dubliners'.

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Famous J. P. Donleavy Quotes

“At the age of 18 I don't think that I thought very differently than I did at the age of 25. I think we instinctively have the knowledge and adapt the knowledge we need.”

Thinking Needs Age

Author:J. P. Donleavy

“Sometimes you write and you find yourself almost wondering how it will turn out. I don't think every writer sort of almost admits that at some stage his books can take on their own kind of life it selves and simply lead away into directions that they're not kind of prepared for.”

Thinking Writing Kind Book Self Sometimes Turns Wonder Stage Prepared Finding Yourself

Author:J. P. Donleavy

“And no. I must not go on thinking. For the pain will never go away. You just go on and live. In the dust of desertion. Still falling where last I loved.”

Thinking Stills Pain Lasts Fall Goes On Dust Going Away Lost Love Desertion

Book:The Beastly Beatitudes of Balthazar B

Source: The Beastly Beatitudes of Balthazar B

“Rid the mind of knowledge when looking for pleasure. Or start thinking and find a lot of pain.”

Thinking Mind Pain Pleasure

Author:J. P. Donleavy

About the Author

Born: April 23, 1926
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 25

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The Ginger ManRelated source material

A Fairy Tale of New YorkRelated source material

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