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Mordecai Richler was a renowned Canadian author celebrated for his sharp wit and social commentary. His writing frequently portrayed the lives of Jewish Canadians and was characterized by its satirical style and vivid character development. Richler's writing career spanned several decades, during which he published numerous novels, short stories, and essays.

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“Better my right hand should have been cut off. Go know I was setting in motion events that would lead to the ruin of one of the few truly good men I ever met.”

Death Loss Regret Curse Depressing Friend Doomed Accident Preventable Avoidable

Book:Barney's Version

Source: Barney's Version

“It seems to me that our lives are consumed by countless wasting years, but only a few shining moments. I missed mine. Yes is what I should have said. Of course I should have said yes.”

Romance Regret Lovers Sad Depression Lost Love Depressing Love Hurts Poignant Missed Opportunity Lonely People Poignancy If I Could Do It Again Love When It Is Time Missed Opportunity Sad

Book:Solomon Gursky Was Here

Source: Solomon Gursky Was Here

“...and then I began to drift, fighting tears. I used to come here with Miriam. Miriam, my heart's desire. What was troubling her this morning? Maybe Kate had reproached her on the phone for leaving me? How dare Kate. Oh yeah? Go for it, my darling. Remind her of what she's missing. No, don't.”

Memories Grief Regret Painful Divorce Grieving Lost Love Children Of Divorce Spontaneous Grief

Book:Barney's Version

Source: Barney's Version

“And what if Miriam and I were never to be reconciled?”

Love Lost Regret Heartbreak Longing Hopeless One Mistake Regretted

Book:Barney's Version

Source: Barney's Version

“Bad days my memory functions no better than an out-of-focus kaleidoscope, but other days me recall is painfully perfect.”

Past Regret Memory Nostalgia Alcoholism Regrets Ageing Recollection Painful Memories Alzheimers Alcoholic Repressed Memory

Book:Barney's Version

Source: Barney's Version

“I'm rambling again. Wandering off the point. But this is the true story of my wasted life...”

Regret Memory Reminiscence Rue Wistful Scattered Thoughts

Author:Mordecai Richler

About the Author

Born: January 27, 1931
Died: July 3, 2001
Known for: Author
Quotes: 67

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