“She told him of ship voyages she had taken to places he had never heard of, and stories he knew were all untrue, were bad non-truths, even, but he nodded and tried to convince himself to be convinced, tried to believe her, because he knew that the origin of a story is always an absence, and he wanted her to live among presences.”
Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
Work
Everything Is Illuminated
In this novel, a young man named Jonathan Safran Foer embarks on a journey to find a woman who saved his grandfather during World War II. The story is told through a combination of fictional and real historical elements, weaving together personal and collective narratives to create a rich tapestry of storytelling. more
Author
Jonathan Safran Foer
Jonathan Safran Foer is an American writer known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. His works often blend historical, literary, and philosophical elements, exploring themes such as family, memory, and identity. more
You May Also Like
Source: Herzog
“When you start lying, you stop building trust. When you stop lying, you start building trust.”
Source: Crises of the Republic: Lying in Politics, Civil Disobedience, On Violence, and Thoughts on Politics and Revolution
“El precio de una mentira nunca lo pone quien a dice.”
Source: Haru: Un día es una vida entera
“No mentiría; pero la mejor verdad está en lo que cuento...”
Source: Cuentos completos
“The power we were given to think, is to enable us to live better lives, not fool more people.”
Source: Dinner Party
Source: The Spider's House
“Aşk, onu çağıran kalbin sesini er ya da geç duyar.”
Source: Şah. Mat. Aşk.: Bazen bir hamle, bir ömrü değiştirir
“Before a secret is told, one can feel the weight of it in the atmosphere.”
Source: Van Gogh Gone