“And then there were the wallflowers who had recognized for years that the thing was hopeless, who had found in that information a kind of calm. They no longer tried, with a bright and desperate effort, to sustain a conversation with somebody's brother, somebody's usher, somebody's roommate, somebody's roommate's usher's brother... The category of wallflower who had given up on all this was very quiet, not indifferent, only quiet. And she always brought a book.”
Quote by Renata Adler
Author
Renata Adler
Renata Adler (born October 19, 1938) is an American author, journalist, and critic. Known for her sharp prose and incisive cultural commentary, she was a staff writer for The New Yorker and wrote novels like Speedboat and Pitch Dark. Her work explores themes of power, media, and language, earning her recognition as a significant voice in American literature. more
You May Also Like
“Self-esteem isn't everything; it's just that there's nothing without it.”
Source: Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem
“It’s when you hide things that you choke on them.”
Source: Charles Bukowski: portions from a wine-stained notebook : uncollected stories and essays, 1944-1990
“In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity.”
Source: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
Source: Delirium Trilogy: Delirium, Pandemonium, Requiem
“It's because you're too scared to tell anyone who you really love. Love makes us liars.”
Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls
Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (3 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass
“Do not despair. Heroes rarely live up to to our expectations”
Source: Tenth of December