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Peter Stamm, born on January 18, 1963, is a renowned Swiss writer known for his profound psychological portrayals and unique narrative style. His works primarily explore themes of modern human loneliness, desires, and moral dilemmas.

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Famous Peter Stamm Quotes

“Ich kannte kaum jemanden in der Stadt. Niemanden, um genau zu sein. Ein paarmal hatte ich mich verliebt in ein Gesicht, aber ich hatte gelernt, solchen Gefühlen auszuweichen, bevor sie zu einer Bedrohung wurden. Ich hatte einige gescheiterte Beziehungen hinter mir und hatte mich, ohne wirklich einen Entschluss zu fassen, für den Moment mit meinem Alleinsein abgefunden.”

Loneliness Lonely Alone Alleinsein

Book:Agnes

Source: Agnes

“It feels to me as thought I've become the character in it, and the character's life ends when the books does. I suppose there are times I'm glad too. Then the ending is like coming out of a bad dream, and I feel all light and free, reborn. I sometimes wonder whether writers really know what they're doing to us readers. [...] I don't read much anymore [...] maybe for that reason. Because I didn't want books to have me in their power. It's like poison. I imagined I'd become immune. But you never become immune. On the contrary.”

Reading Books

Book:Agnes

Source: Agnes

“Fear is the possibility of freedom.”

Fear Freedom Possibility

Book:All Days Are Night

Source: All Days Are Night

“If you shared your happiness with journalists, you shouldn’t be surprised if they were interested in your misfortune as well.”

Journalists

Book:All Days Are Night

Source: All Days Are Night

“Er erkundigte sich nach Agnes. Sie sei weggegangen, sagte ich, und er lächelte anzüglich. "Sie gehen alle irgendwann", sagte er, "mach dir nichts draus, die Welt ist voll schöner Frauen.”

Women Frauen Being Left

Author:Peter Stamm

“Du bist, was du liebst, nicht wer dich liebt. [...] Was ich damit sagen wolle? [...] Dass ein Mensch, der liebt, immer schon gewonnen hat, egal ob sich seine Liebe erfüllt oder nicht.”

Seven Years Liebe Peter Stamm Sieben Jahre

Book:Seven Years

Source: Seven Years

“Sie war unruhig, und doch schienen wir - ohne mehr voneinander zu wissen als unsere Namen - über Nacht vertrauter miteinander geworden zu sein.”

Vertrautheit

Book:Agnes

Source: Agnes

“Es wurde Herbst und Winter. Es wurde Sommer. Es wurde dunkel, und es wurde hell.”

Leben Cycle Of Life Kreis

Book:Unformed Landscape

Source: Unformed Landscape

“You are what you love, not who loves you... a person who loves has always won, no matter whether or not the love is fulfilled.”

Persons Matter Love Is Love You Fulfilled What You Love

Author:Peter Stamm

“If I had wanted only to make lots of money, I would have chosen a different profession.”

Ifs Different Wanted Profession Chosen Lots Of Money

Author:Peter Stamm

“A little wolf is present in every one of us.”

Littles

Book:All Days Are Night

Source: All Days Are Night

About the Author

Born: January 18, 1963
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 11

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